Free Pattern Friday – Ripple Ridge Cowl

Happy Free Pattern Friday! When the temperatures drop and, cozy layers are essential, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as wrapping up in a soft, stylish cowl—especially one you’ve knit yourself! Introducing the Ripple Ridge Cowl, a reversible brioche stitch cowl that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

The Ripple Ridge Cowl is a perfect blend of texture, warmth, and versatility. Knit in a plush brioche stitch, this cowl has a unique, undulating wave pattern, making it a standout piece in any winter wardrobe. The brioche technique creates a soft, double-layered fabric, giving the cowl both warmth and thickness without being overly bulky. This project is a fantastic way to hone your brioche knitting skills, play with color, and end up with a piece you’ll reach for every time there’s a chill in the air.

This cowl uses Rico Design’s Madly in Love Luxury Baby Alpaca and Merino Chunky in colors 02 Beige and 06 Nougat. This yarn is made with a unique blend of acrylic and alpaca, giving it both warmth and a lightweight, airy feel—ideal for snuggly winter accessories, oversized sweaters, and cozy blankets. Get 15% off this yarn through Sunday, November 3rd, and pick your two favorite colors to begin your brioche adventure.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

Free Pattern Friday – Trawler

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
young woman wearing blue and gray cap knit in Bella Cash yarn
Today, the Trawler cap in Bella Cash (pattern link here). I’m a big fan of brioche. Stretchy and sculptural, it looks beautiful, and it’s not as hard as you might think. After my first brioche hat, I felt so proud of myself – I wore it everywhere. But the truth is, once you’re into the rhythm of it, it’s just as easy to “read” in your knitting as standard ribbing.
In this seafarer-inspired cap, Rachel Brockman uses two colors of fine Bella Cash held together on a US4(3.5mm) needle for a marled, denimy effect.
So, here’s my confession: up until now, when I’ve done brioche in the round, I’ve winged the decreases and just kind of… hoped they came together okay. Rachel, however, has beautiful decreases marching neatly toward the crown. This is going to be a great technique to learn.
Bella Cash 122 Amethyst and 118 Orchid
I’m considering using different colors, though – maybe something violet? Amethyst and Orchid look awfully nice together.
We hope you have a great weekend. Happy crafting!

Free Pattern Friday – Nebula Stole

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Blue and white brioche knit stole in Classic Shades Sequins Lite yarn

Today, the Nebula Stole in Classic Shades Sequins Lite (pattern link here).

I’m a big fan of one-color brioche, but I had never done two-color brioche before tackling Rachel Brockman’s Sweet Little Cowl in Cottonwood.  I don’t know why I thought it was going to be hard.  It’s not.  Rachel shares another brioche pattern here, this one knitted flat.

brioche knit fabric held in place by Jul Designs shawl pin
Shawl pin by Jul Designs

The great thing about the Nebula Stole is that it’s reversible – it’ll look stunning with either side facing out, which opens up a world of possibilities in styling.

Brioche knitted stole wrapped around dressform

The texture in this pattern really help the sequins in Classic Shades Sequins Lite catch the light.

Detail including sequins in yarn of two color brioche knit stole

Whether your idea of “nebula” is this…

Composite image of the Crab nebula
The final frontier.

…or this…

Watch out, Thanos.

…we think this celestial project fits the bill.

Have a great weekend, and happy crafting!