Gina’s Brioche Cowl in Cashmere! | Purl Soho

We love Gina’s original Brioche Cowl in merino and suri but had a hankering to try this gorgeous knit in something even more spectacular. Enter Jade Sapphire‘s unparalleled 100% Mongolian Cashmere. Hand dyed in a beautiful rainbow of colors, from cool Silver Pearl to this shocking Pink Panther, Jade Sapphire’s cashmere is as soft as a nebulous cloud and as cozy as a hug. This version of the Brioche Cowl packs a hot pink punch and will take you through the brisk evenings of spring in toasty comfort and beautiful style!

Gina’s Brioche Cowl in Cashmere! | Purl Soho

New to Brioche? Check out our tutorial! It is a magical stitch, lofty as can be, with all the fun color-play of Fair Isle or Intarsia, but with much less fuss! To see Gina’s original Brioche Cowl (still as gorgeous as ever!) and to read the full pattern, click here. Also, while you’re at it, be sure to check out Gina’s super cute Brioche Hat.

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Designed by Purl Soho designer, Gina Rockenwagner. Click here to see even more of Gina’s designs!

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Materials

  • Yarn A: 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire’s Zageo 6-Ply Cashmere,100% Mongolian Cashmere. Each skein is 150 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 300 yards required. This color is Ivory. 
  • Yarn B: 3 skeins of Jade Sapphire’s 8-Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere. Each skein is 100 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 300 yards required. This color is Pink Panther.
  • US 6 (4 mm), 32-inch circular needles

Shop our wonderful collection of aran + worsted-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!

Gauge

18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Size

56 inches in circumference by 10¼ inches wide, un-stretched

Pattern

For the free pattern, please visit our original Brioche Cowl pattern.

Gina’s Brioche Cowl in Cashmere! | Purl Soho

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