Meeting a new yarn is as layered and complex as meeting a new person. First you size up the yarn, inspecting how it looks in the skein; then you shake hands, observing how the fiber behaves in your fingers; and finally, you talk, discovering how this new yarn feels as a finished fabric and new friend.
After making the acquaintance of Purl Soho’s newest yarn, Line Weight, I must say that it could not be more aptly named. The richness of the merino and its creamy, smooth spin look and feel like Line Weight was drawn by a freshly sharpened number 2 pencil. Line Weight lures your eyes along its path, celebrating each stitch, from simple stockinette fabric to lavish lace work. Recognizing that this confident simplicity serves to highlight one’s labors, I let Line Weight work for me.
Pairing high-definition Line Weight with big-bang-for-your-buck Brioche Stitch, this simple pattern is transformed into vivid ridges and a remarkable fabric. You can probably tell that I’m smitten. Who wouldn’t want to work in a yarn that reflects your hands’ work, elevates your efforts, and is incredibly soft and cozy to boot?
To see our entire collection of Line Weight colors, click here. And for the Brioche Scarf pattern, just keep on reading! -Laura
Materials
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Line Weight,100% merino. This is the color Oyster Gray.
- A US #2 straight or circular needle
Gauge
8 stitches = 1 inch in Stockinette Stitch
Size
Before Blocking: 66 inches long x 6 3/4 inches wide
After Blocking: 77 inches long x 6 1/4 inch wide
Notes
Click here for a photo tutorial explaining the basic principals of Brioche Stitch. Please note that this Brioche Stitch pattern includes 3 selvedge stitches on each edge.
When counting stitches in Brioche Stitch, yarn overs are not included in the stitch count; they are paired with a knit stitch and the pair of knit/yarn over is counted as a single stitch. The stitch pattern will produce a very pronounced rib; count only the purl and knit columns when counting stitches.
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.
If you adjust this pattern, be sure to cast on an odd number of stitches.
Abbreviations
bk2tog [brioche knit 2 together]: Knit next knit stitch together with its paired yarn over
YOS [yarn over slip]: bring yarn to front, slip one purlwise, bring yarn over right needle to the back
Pattern
Begin with Stockinette Stitch
Cast on 53 stitches.
Work in Stockinette Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 1 inch, ending with a knit row.
Continue in Brioche Stitch
Set-Up Row (wrong side): K1, slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, *YOS, k1, repeat from * to last four stitches, YOS, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 1: Slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif, *bk2tog, YOS, repeat from * to last four stitches, bk2tog, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1 *YOS, bk2tog, repeat from * to last four stitches, YOS, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 65 1/2 inch from rolled edge or to desired length, ending with Row 2.
Next Row (right side): Slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif, *bk2tog, p1, repeat from * to last four stitches, bk2tog, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Finish with Stockinette Stitch
Starting with a purl row, work in Stockinette Stitch for 1 inch, ending with a purl row.
Bind off loosely in knit.
Weave in the ends and block as desired.
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I am trying to finish up the scarf. I have ended with a Row 2 and now on the new row. You have Slip1, K1, then Slip1 and then P1 but I don’t have a stitch to purl just a bk2 tog to do. Hope that makes sense. In my mind you would need four single stitches to carry this out but I only have 3 and the bk stitch. Please clarify
Hi Robyn,
So sorry for the delay in response. We were trying to figure this out! Please follow the below directions. We will update the pattern on Monday first thing!
Next Row (right side): Slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif, *bk2tog, p1, repeat from * to last four stitches, bk2tog, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thank you for pointing this out and catching our mistake!
Best,
Adam
Hi – I have just started this scarf and am a little confused about the definitions for YOS. In the link for the tutorial it states YOS [yarn over slip]: bring yarn forward, slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn over right needle
But on this page it states YOS [yarn over slip]: bring yarn to front, slip one purlwise, bring yarn over right needle to the back
After slipping one purl wise, do you bring the yarn over the right needle to the back or do you bring it around the right needle to the front? Help 🙂 I’m a newbie!
Thanks!
Hi Jessie,
Thanks for your question! When you bring the yarn over the right needle it is the same as bringing it to the back. If your next stitch is a knit, you’ll keep the yarn in back and if it’s a purl, you’ll wrap the yarn over the needle and swing it around the front. I hope this makes sense and feel free to write back with any other questions!
-Adam
What length for straight needles would I need for this scarf?
Hi Selina,
Thanks for writing in! Either 9″ or 12″ straight needles would work fine for this lovely scarf pattern. Be sure that you needles are not shorter than 8 inches as you may have some difficulties keeping the stitches easily on the needles!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Could I use this yarn to make either the Mistake Rib or No-Purl scarf? Many thanks for your assistance and gorgeous everything!
Hello, Jackie!
Thank you for writing in! You can certainly use our Line Weight to make the Mistake Rib or No-Purl scarf. I highly recommend making a test swatch before starting either scarf – just to make sure you’re getting the correct gauge and to ensure you like the look of the stitch pattern in the Line Weight. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hello,
I have been working on a variation of this scarf for some time. I started with stockinette and transitioned into basic brioche with no selvedge stitches. I am confused about how to transition back to the stockinette to finish the scarf, since I deviated from the pattern slightly. I have been working on this so long, I don’t want to screw it up!
Thank you,
Meghan
Hi Meghan,
Thanks for writing in. I would assume that you’d be able to bk2tog, k1 one last time and then continue in stockinette stitch. Make sure that you are knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. of the scarf. Best of luck and happy knitting!
-Adam
I just sent a note about my problem with starting the brioche scarf. I find the problem for me is the last 4 stitches of the set up row which causes the 1st row not to start correctly by the directions. Thank you for your help. If it would be easier for me to call I will.
Hi Linda,
I’m sorry you are having trouble with this! The pattern is correct, so maybe you are doing a YOS instead of a S1 wyif for the second to last stitch in the set up row? If the end of the set up row reads “YOS, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1”, on the next row you will slip the previously knit stitch wyif, knit the previously slipped stitch and then slip the previously knit stitch stitch wyif before BK2tog the previous YOS. Hope this helps!
-Adam
Could there perhaps be a video about how to knit? I tried to look at the pictures but I am getting tripped up between sl1 wyif and yos.
I have managed to knit a brioche pattern using other people’s instructions but I prefer purl soho’s patterns because the pictures are divine. However, I keep getting stumped.
Would really love a tutorial because otherwise I have to give up (spent the whole day just trying and failing).
Thank you!
Hi Leah,
Thanks for writing in! At present we do not have a video for brioche but we will certainly keep your request in mind for future videos!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, I’m trying to finish this scarf but after I do the finish the last row 2 and ‘next row’ I don’t understand how to purl all the stitches. There are bunches of 3s that resulted from the purling and I don’t know how to purl them. can you please clarify?
Hi Selina,
When you are finished with the brioche stitch you’ll do the following on the right side:
Slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif, *bk2tog, p1, repeat from * to last four stitches, bk2tog, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
This leaves you with all live stitches and no yarn overs. You’ll now be on the wrong side of the scarf and you’ll simply purl the wrong side and knit the right side to complete the rolled edge. Hope this helps!
-Adam
This scarf is beautiful! I’m thinking of making this but I’m worried about shedding. Does this yarn shed on clothing?
Hello Ellein,
I’m so happy to hear you like this scarf! As with all animal fibers you will get some pilling, but I have not experienced shedding with Line Weight. I hope this helps and good luck with your project! Please let us know if you have any further questions.
-Marilla