Brioche Hug

Materials

Yarn: Gingersnap DK Lux. 280yds/100g. Pictured size 3 used 5 skeins. 2 in Gray (MC) and 3 in contrasting colors. Sizes and yardages are listed in Chart A below.

Needles and Extras:

Size 5.5mm (9US) AND 6.5mm (10.5US) on a 40+ inch cord. Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Size 5.5mm (9US) needles in your preferred method for working the sleeve cuffs in the round.

1 extra cord (or second set of the larger needles) for working the 3 needle bind-off.

Waste yarn & darning needle

Gauge

Pattern for gauge: brioche knit flat on 6.5mm (10.5US). To determine row gauge you will count the vertical ‘v’ stitches.

Unblocked: 18sts (width) and 19 v’s (length)

Blocked: 15 sts (width) and 17 v’s (length)

Note: Brioche REALLY grows in blocking, especially if you’re using superwash yarn as it is heavier than non superwash.

Sizing

This cardigan is knit from the bottom up with approx. 12-15” (30.5 - 38 cm) of positive ease

Choose the size that matches your actual bust size.