Ice Breaker

This project is a gentle introduction to brioche intarsia in the round. The zigzag motif in this cowl reminds me of late winter when the ice on lakes and ponds starts to thaw and crack.

The pattern uses simple brioche increases and decreases alongside the intarsia to shape the flow of color through the cowl. If you already know 2-color brioche, you may find the intarsia color changes in brioche stitch to be easier than they are in stockinette stitch! The stitch pattern is simple and easy to memorize so you can focus on the intarsia technique.