Garden Sisters' Brioche Shawl

This pattern is designed to introduce fans of two color brioche knitting to new and interesting configurations of the stitch. Each stage of the pattern includes intricate stitches that shape the leaves, flowers, and the gate of a walled garden with increases, decreases and gathers. The pattern is divided into 7 parts, slowly adding more skills and stitches as you practice each motif. The first stages create the image of vines, climbing a garden wall. at the top of the vines there are flowers, then we see our first bobbles appear in a chevron pattern. soon, the shape of the gate is visible, peeking through the leaves to reveal a striking geometric band of wrought iron bars. in the final stages, more flowers are created, finally ending with a cascade of large flowers. My favorite part of this design is how the asymmetrical construction looks when worn, with one corner very plain and 2 with lots of texture. Please note: this pattern is currently also available as part of the Garden Sisters’ Brioche Masterclass. You can join us any time before November 14, 2026 and build up your brioche skills as you knit.. All previous sessions are recorded and uploaded to our Facebook group where they’re available to participant for a year. Pattern Stats Finished Size: Adjustable size 64 (79)“ / 162 (200) cm wide and 31.5 (42)” / 80 (107) deep triangle shape. Shown in smaller size. Yarn: Plies and Hellhounds Marie Cutie, 437 yards (400m) per 115g; 75% SW Corriedale, 25% Nylon. LITLG Singles Sock, 400 yds (366m) per 100 g; 100% Superwash Merino • Light Color: 2 (3) skeins - 650 (950) yds / 600 (870)m • Dark Color: 2 (2) skeins - 550 (800) yds / 500 (730)m Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge, with a 40” (100 cm) long cord. Gauge: 14 sts x 26 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in brioche stitch. (Pgs. 3-4) Other Materials: Tapestry needle, locking or dangling stitch markers, pins, blocking surface, steamer, row counter.