Have you been tempted by the beauty of brioche knitting before? Maybe you think it looks really intimidating, so you haven’t tried it before. Maybe you’ve already caught the brioche bug and you are always on the lookout for free brioche knitting patterns. Whatever stage of brioche addiction you have, we have what you need!
Is brioche knitting hard? Well, it certainly doesn’t have to be! We have plenty of free brioche knitting patterns for beginners that are a great place to start your brioche knitting journey. Look for patterns that only have one color before jumping into 2 color brioche. You will probably also find the patterns with straight lines to be easier than the ones with wavy lines or cablework.
Don’t worry experienced knitters, these free brioche knitting patterns aren’t all for beginners. We’ve got plenty of more advanced patterns for you too, so you can grow your brioche knitting skills and show them off! These patterns may include many different colors, cablework, or advanced construction techniques (like wearables).
The thing that these patterns all have in common is their beauty. There’s just something so special about the way brioche knitting looks, and I think that’s a big part of why some knitters become so obsessed with it. These free brioche knitting patterns are total head turners, for sure! Are you ready to get inspired by patterns for accessories, wearables, blankets, and more? Scroll down and see all these amazing patterns for yourself!
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25 Amazing Free Brioche Knitting Patterns
1. Basic Brioche Cowl
There are so many free brioche knitting patterns for cowls. It certainly is a popular design choice! Maybe that’s because of how simple it is to work the brioche knitting technique in the round. Also, since the wrong side of the cowl looks quite different from the right side, you basically get two cowls in one!
Designer: Cascade Yarns® Design Team
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® 220 Superwash® Sport (Sport Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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2. Evening Delight Sweater
The relaxed and cozy fit on the Evening Delight Sweater makes it perfect for an evening in. The design calls for the half brioche stitch. Some pieces are worked flat, while other pieces are worked in the round. Each new piece is built onto the existing pieces by picking up stitches along the edge, so there’s no sewing!
Designer: Sari Nordlund for Novita Knits
Yarn: Novita Nordic Wool (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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3. Helix Brioche Hat
You might think that the Helix Brioche Hat looks quite advanced, but the pattern only calls for basic brioche stitches. There’s even a full brioche stitch tutorial before the pattern, so it’s really quite beginner-friendly! You get to choose between fitted and slouchy versions of the hat. The pattern is worked in the round.
Designer: Made By Tollow
Yarn: Mayflower Easy Care Classic (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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4. Seafaring Scarf
Bulky yarn magnifies the texture of the fisherman’s rib stitch used in the Seafaring Scarf. Fisherman’s rib is very similar to brioche knitting and a good place to start for beginner knitters. The bulky yarn should also make it easier for you to see your stitches as you work them, another quality which is great for novices.
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Purl Soho Big Good Wool (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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5. Free as a Bird
Brioche knitting techniques are coveted for their decorative natures. I think the technique really shines with more than one color. The depth and texture of brioche knitting makes these adorable motifs instantly recognizable as feathers. You can string them together to make a garland or add a keychain ring and attach it to your bag.
Designer: Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson
Yarn: Dandelion Yarns Falkland Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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6. Illusionist Infinity Scarf
Carve out some room in your closet for the Illusionist Infinity Scarf from Two of Wands. The black and white color palette is easy to match with, and the generous size of the scarf is sure to make a dramatic impact on any outfit. The design calls for the fisherman’s rib stitch, which is similar to, but easier than brioche.
Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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7. Brioche Twist Headband
Cozy headbands are handy to have around for the colder months. They’re a little fancier than a beanie, and they don’t give you severe hat hair either. Little projects like these are great for practicing new stitches, like the stockinette brioche used here. The design is available in 3 widths and there are 4 circumference options.
Designer: Sosu
Yarn: Julie Asselin Nurtured (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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8. Brioche for Beginners
Undoubtedly, there’s something really intimidating about the brioche knitting technique – especially for newer knitters. Maybe that’s why this free cowl pattern with “beginners” in the name has over 400 projects on ravelry. If you’ve tried and failed at brioche knitting before, this could be the design that makes everything “click” for you!
Designer: Emma Knits
Yarn: Gauge Dye Works CLASSIC: MCN Fingering Self Striping (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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9. Bubbles
I have a soft spot for free brioche knitting patterns that combine a colorful variegated yarn with a solid yarn. Maybe it’s because I have trouble making variegated yarns look good sometimes! If you have a skein or two of variegated yarn sitting around, then give the Bubbles Cowl a try, and prepare to be amazed!
Designer: Kaleidoscope Knits
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Mecha and Cascade Yarns ® Luminosa (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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10. Color Dipped Hat
There’s more than meets the eye with the Color Dipped Hat from Purl Soho. One side of the brim is striped pink and white as shown, while the other side is almost entirely pink. And since you can wear it slouchy or fold the brim over for a more fitted look, you’ve essentially got 4 looks in one!
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight (Light Fingering Weight #0)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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11. November Mood
Put the decorative qualities of brioche knitting to good use with these fun two-color star motifs. You can choose between 5 or 6 pointed stars. The pattern is worked in the round. These stars would make lovely ornaments for the tree, or they could also serve as colorful embellishments for a sweater or a blanket.
Designer: Katrin Schubert Designs
Yarn: madelinetosh Tosh DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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12. Rosewood Scarf
Combine fisherman’s rib stitch with cablework and you’ve got the best of both worlds of volume and texture. They really are an attractive pairing, especially in the delightful Rosewood Scarf from the Knifty Knitting Blog. It’s named after the color of the yarn used – a rich chocolate brown with hints of mauve. Oh, and did I mention that it’s reversible?!
Designer: Knifty Knittings Blog
Yarn: Handmade Home Fibers Classic Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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13. Lavender Breeze
The Lavender Breeze top features soft, feminine curves and a delicate shade of purple. The design is worked from the top down with a raglan sleeve. You’ll be using the english rib stitch for this pattern, a slight variation on the brioche knitting technique that is similar to fisherman’s rib stitch.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca and Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk
(Held Double = Aran Weight #4)
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14. Peacock Shawl
You can really strut your stuff in the Peacock Shawl from the Happy Knitter Club. The design starts at the center with just 3 peacock feather motifs and then it radiates outward into a giant fan. Blue and green are classic peacock colors, but there are other color versions on the blog post to inspire you if you’re not a fan of that color combination.
Designer: Happy Knitter Club
Yarn: Alize Bella Batik Design and Schachenmayr Catania Solids (Sport Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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15. Pocket Full of Posy Blanket
The Pocket Full of Posy Blanket incorporates a whopping 18 colors of yarn along with an additional neutral shade of yarn that is used throughout. Only two colors are used at a time, making this a relatively easy knit with just yarn overs and slip stitches. The design blends the colors beautifully and effortlessly for an awe-inspiring finish.
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Purl Soho Posy (Fingering Weight #1)
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16. The Fluffy Squishy Thing
Warm hues of orange and yellow, along with thick and squishy faux brioche stitch, make this scarf downright luxurious – and perfect for fall! The unique stitch pattern is worked flat and it yields pointed, tapered ends that are just begging for tassels. I really like that you can wrap it around your neck multiple times for added coziness.
Designer: little wooly home
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk and Garnstudio DROPS Nord
(Held Together = Sport Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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17. Fisherman’s Rib Hand Warmers
The Fisherman’s Rib Hand Warmers are stunning in their simplicity. When worked in the round, the brioche tuck method makes the thumb gusset of these fingerless gloves downright graceful. And, of course, the thick and squishy nature of free brioche knitting patterns lends itself beautifully to this cute and cozy design.
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Purl Soho Mulberry Merino (Sport Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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18. Big Island Wrapper
The Big Island Wrapper is a lovely lace shawl that primarily uses the andalusian stitch. The design also adds a dash of brioche knitting for gentler color transitions. You can see that transition in action in the photo above. Hint: it’s the multicolor bit between the coral and cream sections.
Designer: Little Church Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Billow (Bulky Weight #5)
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19. Blue Sea Blanket
The design for the visually stunning Blue Sea Blanket was inspired by traditional Japanese embroidery techniques. The clever design uses different weights for the 2 yarn colors. The super bulky weight of the blue yarn (compared to the worsted weight of the white yarn) gives it more dominance in the overall design.
Designer: Kimberly Kalnoki for Knitty
Yarn: Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky (Super Bulky Weight #6) and
Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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20. Brioche Fade Coaster and Trivet
Learn the brioche fade technique and work through some yarn scraps while you’re at it. The Brioche Fade Coaster and Trivet pattern is also a good way to test out a color combination before committing to a larger project. You can pick your favorite pattern format here, because they’re all available: written, charted and video.
Designer: Xandy Peters
Yarn: madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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21. Ribbed Scrubbies
While many of our free brioche knitting patterns are ornamental in nature, these techniques can also have practical applications. Here the fisherman’s rib stitch forms a highly textured surface that’s perfect for scrubbing. You can use these as reusable face scrubbies and ditch the waste from the disposable kind.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Light (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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22. Brioche Cables Hat
A bold and bright color palette really makes the Brioche Cables Hat stand out. The modern hues, casual slouchy fit, and the multicolored pom pom topper are sure to turn some heads! The design calls for brioche knitting techniques along with twisted rib and faux cablework. You’ll be knitting in the round from the brim up to the crown.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Caron Colorama O’Go (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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23. Andromeda Cowl Neck Sweater
All eyes will be on you when you don the stunning Andromeda Cowl Neck Sweater. This sweater design features a boat neck, a foldover cowl collar, and split hems. The tunic length makes it perfect for wearing with leggings. The design calls for the half fisherman’s rib stitch worked in back and forth rows.
Designer: Rae Blackledge for Premier Yarns
Yarn: Premier Yarns Anti Pilling Bamboo Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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24. Beyond Boots
Fisherman’s rib stitch gives the Beyond Boots their signature texture. The pattern is worked from the top down in back and forth rows. These boots are so cute and cozy, and I love the rustic touch of the wood buttons along the sides. Free brioche knitting patterns like this one make great gifts!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Esk*mo (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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25. Double Sided Brioche Kerchief
The Double Sided Brioche Kerchief mixes a solid neutral with a colorful printed yarn for a super fun look. I like the unique look of this design, because it has that high, cozy cowl neck and the lovely on trend point at the front like a bandana. The pattern is worked flat using basic brioche knitting techniques.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Heat Wave (Aran Weight #4)
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Tell me…are you a brioche knitting novice or an expert? If you have never tried brioche knitting before, I encourage you to choose one of these excellent free brioche knitting patterns and give it a go! If you are a brioche knitting expert, post your best tips and tricks in the comments below.
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Happy Knitting!
Amanda
