Brushstroke Cowl is knit from the top down, beginning with a brioche border knit on 3.75mm needles, then jumping up to an 8mm needle for the herringbone body, and finishing with a brioche border on the bottom that creates a flattering shape. 

Materials Needed Yarn

Prosper Yarn Beaut merino singles

(or similar 4ply/fingering weight yarn to achieve gauge)

Alternatively, this pattern can be done using 1 skein of DK weight yarn held single strand.

Quantities needed

350–400 metres/380–437 yards total
If using DK weight yarn you will need 180–220 metres/196–240 yards total

needles

3.75mm/US Size 5 circular needle

(50–60cm long recommended)

8mm/US Size 11 circular needle

(50–60cm long recommended)

Notions 

Gauge 

22 stitches and 18 rows in 4”/10 cm (in herringbone stitch)

Finished Measurements

Finished cowl measures approx. 20”/51cm in circumference at the top (brioche section), and 8.5”/21.5cm tall.