Brioche Infinity Scarf

If you’re new to brioche knitting, Brioche Infinity Scarf by Unnur Eva Arnarsdóttir is a great project to start with! I was a bit nervous to try it out, so I chose a pattern that only used one color to make things a bit easier.

So, what is brioche knitting? It’s a type of knitting that creates a thick, plush fabric with a distinctive ribbed pattern. It’s achieved by working yarn overs and slipped stitches together, and it’s a great way to add texture and interest to your projects.

Provisional Cast On and Grafting

One thing to note about this pattern is that it doesn’t specify a particular cast on method. However, it does require you to graft live stitches to the cast on edge to finish the infinity scarf. Since sewing isn’t my strong suit, the join in my scarf was quite obvious. If I were to do it again, I would use a provisional cast on to make things easier.

Speaking of provisional cast on, I highly recommend checking out the tutorial by VeryPink Knits. It’s a great method that I’ve used many times. To join live stitches with a provisional cast on, I also recommend following VeryPink Knit’s tutorial on the Kitchener stitch. Her explanations are clear and easy to follow.

Other Tips

If you’re new to the yarn over (yo) at the beginning of a row technique like I was, I recommend watching Kerry Wallis’s tutorial on YouTube. It really helped me get the hang of it.

One thing to keep in mind is that the first few rows of brioche knitting may not look very good. Don’t worry – just keep following the pattern and it should start to look better after about 8-10 rows of knitting.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this project was and would highly recommend it to other brioche newbies. It’s a fun and easy way to get started with brioche knitting, and the finished scarf is super warm and cozy. I used Malabrigo yarn, which I also highly recommend. It shows off the brioche pattern beautifully.