Villikaura
DESCRIPTION
As the golden fields sway in the breeze, the Villikaura cowl wraps you in warmth. This richly textured cowl features an undulating two-color brioche pattern reminiscent of grain stalks reaching for the sunlight, creating a rhythmic interplay of depth and softness.
Designed for three colors in light, medium, and dark tones, the colors blend beautifully for a dynamic, flowing effect. Perfect for stashbusting or using up treasured leftovers, Villikaura invites you to play with color. Whether you choose earthy neutrals, bold contrasts, or subtle gradients, the result is sure to be stunning.
Worked seamlessly in the round in DK-weight yarn, this project is meditative to knit. The pattern comes in three size options in both circumference and length but is endlessly customizable to create anything between a snug neck warmer and a dramatic infinity scarf.
The pattern provides both written and charted instructions for the brioche stitch pattern and includes measurements in metric and US units.
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SIZES
- S [M, L]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Circumference: approx. 51 [57, 63] cm / 20 [22½, 24½]" or adjustable within pattern
- Length: approx. 27 [30, 33] cm / 10½ [12, 13]"
GAUGE
- 21 sts × 45 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in two-color brioche on smaller needles, blocked
- 24 sts × 32 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in 1×1 twisted ribbing on larger needles, blocked
Note that two rounds of brioche are worked for every visible round on the right side of the work.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Lankastudio Suovilla Riite (100% wool, 135 m/50 g, 147 yd/1.76 oz), 3 colors
- Color A: 1 skein in the colorway Iltaruska
- Color B: 1 skein in the colorway Angervo
- Color C: 1 skein in the colorway Magnolia
Or DK-weight yarn, 3 colors
- Color A (dark): approx. 90 [110, 130] m / 100 [120, 140] yd
- Color B (medium): approx. 90 [110, 130] m / 100 [120, 140] yd
- Color C (light): approx. 70 [90, 110] m / 75 [100, 120] yd
Arrange colors A, B, and C from dark to light.
Needles
- 3.0 mm / US #2½ short circular needles for two-color brioche (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- 3.5 mm / US #6 short circular needles for 1×1 twisted ribbing
Notions
- 1 stitch marker
- Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: alternating long-tail cast-on, working in the round, twisted ribbing, two-color brioche, brioche increases and decreases, Lori's Twisty Bind-off.
Ability to read brioche charts is recommended but written instructions are also provided.
