ROSE GOL D

by Andrea Mowry of DreaReneeKnits.com

This reversible, brioche shawl uses two contrasting gradient kits simultaneously, to melt from lighter to
darker, ending in a beautiful undulating lace pattern. The squishy brioche is like a good friend hugging
your shoulders and keeping you warm from the brisk air of the changing seasons.
//Details//
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in two colors (or two gradient sets) 165g/ 675yd each
Suggested Yarn: Black Trillium Gradient Sets (165g/ 675yd total per kit) Main Color - Sheaf; Contrast Color -
Jam
Needles: Size US 4/3.5mm (32in/80cm circular recommended)
Notions: Removeable stitch marker & tapestry needle
Gauge: 27 sts and 31.5 rows = 4in/10cm over Brioche
Finished Measurements: Wingspan - 74in/ 188cm, Center Depth - 15.5in/ 40cm

//Abbreviations// BRP - brioche purl; purl the slipped stitch and its “yarn
BR4ST DEC - You will utilize the next 5 sts on your over shawl” together as one stitch.
LHN for this decrease, which will dec 5 sts into 1 by the CO - cast on
end. For ease of explaining, let’s label these next 5 sts 1, DEC - decrease
2, 3, 4, 5 (starting at the stitch closest to the tip of your K - knit
needle.
K2TOG - knit two stitches together
Step 1. Sl st 1 knitwise to the RHN.
Step 2. Sl st 2 knitwise to the RHN. LHN - left hand needle
Step 3. Sl st 3 to a removeable stitch marker and hang it P - purl
to the front of your work. PM - place stitch marker
Step 4. Knit st 4. (We will still refer to this st that is now
RHN - right hand needle
on the RHN as st 4.)
Step 5. Pass st 2 over st 4. St 4 remains on the needle. RND - round
Step 6. Sl st 4 back to the LHN, pass st 5 over st 4. St 4 RPT - repeat
remains on the needle. RS - right side
Step 7. Sl st 4 back to the RHN, pass st 1 over st 4.
SL - slip
Step 8. Take st 3 from the removable stitch marker and
place it back on the LHN. Sl st 4 over to the LHN. Pass K1 or brk1, sl1yo- on a knit row, knit (or brk), then
st 3 over st 4. move your working yarn to the front and sl the next
Voila! stitch, and then when you knit (or brk) the stitch after
BRK4ST INC - Brioche knit the stitch, but do not drop that a little yarn over shawl will be created around your
the stitch from your needle, {bring the yarn forward for a slipped stitch.
yarn over, and then brioche knit again into the same sl1yo, p1 or brp - On a purl row, with your working yarn
stitch} twice. 4 stitches increased in front, slip the next stitch. Wrap your working yarn
brRsl dec - You will utilize the next 3 sts on your LHN around that slipped stitch (just like a yarn over), bringing
for this decrease. Sl the first st knitwise, k the 2nd st, sl the yarn back to the front and purling (or brp) the next
the first st over the 2nd st. Pass the 2nd st back to the stitch.
LHN and sl the 3rd st over the 2nd st. Place the 2nd st
back on the RHN. 2 sts decreased sts - stitches
brLsl dec -You will utilize the next 3 sts on your LHN
WS - wrong side
for this decrease. Sl 1 st knitwise, brk the next 2 sts
together, pass the slipped st over. 2 sts decreased YO- yarn over
BRK - brioche knit; knit the slipped stitch and its “yarn
over shawl” together as one stitch.

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 NOTE: Changing colors Row 2A (WS): Using MC, p1, sl1yo, brp1, sl1yo, p1.
If using 2 gradient sets, I recommend changing to the
Drop MC, do not turn, slide.
next color in both sets at the same time and to do so at
Row 2B (WS): Using CC, sl st, brk1, sl1yo, brk1,
the beginning of a row. I just changed color once my
previous color began running low. As a guide I am drop CC, sl st. Turn.
including the approximate stitch counts of when I Row 3A: Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brk4st inc, sl1yo, k1.
changed colors. Drop MC, do not turn, slide. [4 sts inc]
Color Change 1: 118 stitches on the needle Row 3B: Using CC, sl st, brp1, {sl1yo, p1} twice,
Color Change 2: 172 stitches on the needle
sl1yo, brp1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Color Change 3: 221 stitches on the needle
Row 4A: Using MC, p1, {sl1yo, brp1} to the last 2
Color Change 4: 251 stitches on the needle
sts, sl1yo, p1. Drop MC, do not turn, slide.
//Directions// Row 4B: Using CC, sl st, {brk1, sl1yo} to the last 2
SET-UP
sts, brk1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Using MC, CO 5 sts.
Row 1A (RS): K1, sl1yo, k1, sl1yo, k1. Drop MC, do BODY
not turn, slide. Row 1A (RS): Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec,
Row 1B (RS): Join CC, sl st, brp1, sl1yo, brp1, drop sl1yo, br4st inc, sl1yo, k1. Drop MC, do not turn,
CC, sl st. Turn. slide. [2 sts inc]

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Row 1B (RS): Using CC, sl st, {brp1, sl1yo} twice, BORDER

{p1, sl1yo} twice, brp1, drop CC, sl st. Turn. Row 1A (RS): Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec,
Row 2A (WS): Using MC, p1, {sl1yo, brp1} to the {sl1yo, brk1} 3 times, *sl1yo, brk4st inc, sl1yo,
last 2 sts, sl1yo, p1. Drop MC, do not turn, slide. brk4st dec; repeat from * to the last 10 sts, {sl1yo,
Row 2B (WS): Using CC, sl st, {brk1, sl1yo} to the brk1} 3 times, sl1yo, brk4st inc, sl1yo, k1. Drop
MC, do not turn, slide. [2 sts inc]
last 2 sts, brk1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Row 1B (RS): Using CC, sl st, {brp1, sl1yo1} 4
Row 3A: Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, {sl1yo,
times, *brp1, {sl1yo, p1} twice, sl1yo, brp1, sl1yo;
brk1} to the last 4 sts, sl1yo, br4st inc, sl1yo, k1.
repeat from * to the last 14 sts, brp1, {sl1yo, brp1} 3
Drop MC, do not turn, slide. [2 sts inc]
times, {sl1yo, p1} twice, sl1yo, brp1, drop CC, sl st.
Row 3B: Using CC, sl st, {brp1, sl1yo} to the last 6
Turn.
sts, {p1, sl1yo} twice, brp1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Row 2A (WS): Using MC, p1, {sl1yo, brp1} to the
Repeat [Rows 2A/B - 3A/B] until you have 221 sts
on your needles. last 2 sts, sl1yo, p1. Drop MC, do not turn, slide.
Row 2B (WS): Using CC, sl st, {brk1, sl1yo} to the
last 2 sts, brk1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Repeat [Row 2A/B] for all wrong side rows.

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Row 3A: Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, {sl1yo, Due to the nature of brioche, I recommend steam
brk1} to the last 4 sts, sl1yo, br4st inc, sl1yo, k1. blocking this shawl. Simply lay your shawl out into
Drop MC, do not turn, slide. [2 sts inc] the desired shape, place a damp towel over it, and
Row 3B: Using CC, sl st, {brp1, sl1yo} to the last 6 press with a hot iron. Done!
sts, {p1, sl1yo} twice, brp1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Row 5A: Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, {sl1yo,
brk1, sl1yo, brk4st dec} twice, *sl1yo, brk4st inc,
sl1yo, brk4st dec; repeat from * to the last 12 sts,
sl1yo, brk4st inc, {sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brk4st inc}
twice, sl1yo, k1. Drop MC, do not turn, slide. [2 sts
inc]
Row 5B: Using CC, sl st, brp1, {sl1yo, brp1} 5
times, *{sl1yo, p1} twice, {sl1yo, brp1} twice;
repeat from * to the last 7 sts, {sl1yo, p1} twice,
sl1yo, brp1, drop CC, sl st. Turn.
Row 7A/B: Repeat Row 3A/B
Row 9A: Using MC, k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, {sl1yo,
brk1} twice, *sl1yo, brk4st dec, sl1yo, brk4st inc;
repeat from * to the last 4 sts, sl1yo, brk4st inc,
sl1yo, k1. Do not turn, slide. [2 sts inc]
Row 9B: Using CC, sl st, brp1, {sl1yo, brp1} 4
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times, *{sl1yo, p1} twice, {sl1yo, brp1} twice; this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern only for
repeat from * to the last 13 sts, *{sl1yo, p1} twice, your personal non-commercial use. You may not distribute
sl1yo, brp1; repeat from * once more, drop CC, sl st. or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern. Designer
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Turn.
Repeat [Rows 2A/B-9A/B] until your border
measures approx. 8in/ 20cm wide, ending with
either Row 5A/B or 9A/B.

Bind off on a wrong side row as follows: Using MC,

p1, yo, purl the next stitch. You now have 3 stitches
on your right needle. Pass the first 2 stitches over the
3rd. Yarn over and purl another stitch. Continue
slipping the first 2 stitches over the 3rd until only 1
stitch remains on your needle. Break the yarn leaving
a 5in/ 13cm tail, pull it through your last live stitch
and pull tight to close it. Weave in your ends and
block very gently.
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