Asterra

Asterra cowl is a great beginner brioche stitch pattern to learn from. It has very basic increases and decreases and knits up quick. It is designed to compliment the Columbine hat. The cowl is knit bottom up in the round on circular needles in a 2-colour brioche stitch pattern.

This pattern includes both charted and written instructions.

Finished Measurements (relaxed)

circumference - 56 cm / 22 inches
height - 30 cm / 12 inches

Recommended Yarn

MC - main colour; any aran weight yarn in a colour that appears as a knit stitch on the right side;
CC - any aran weight yarn in contrast colour

Yardage required

Total: 250 meters (274 yards);
MC - 127 meters (139 yards);
CC - 123 meters (135 yards)

Yarn Used

Malabrigo Yarn Worsted

Skill level - Intermediate