Brioshawl

*Sink your hands into the cloud-like texture of this brioche shawl, where squishy reversible ribbing creates a fabric that’s as delightful to knit as it is to wear. Whether you’re drawn to the delicate drape of lace-weight mohair silk or the cozy warmth of worsted weight, this pattern welcomes any yarn weight you love. Knitted sideways with graceful increases that bloom toward the center, then symmetrically mirror back, this shawl grows under your needles in a satisfying rhythm. Best of all, you’re in control — save 50% or more of your yarn for knitting the decreases, making it easy to customize the size to your preference. From a quick 100g weekend project in fingering weight to a luxurious 300 – 400g statement piece in DK or worsted, this shawl adapts to your stash and your schedule. Marry it with lace-weight mohair silk for that dreamy halo effect seen in the samples, or keep it simple with a single yarn.* **Sizes** Small (Medium, Large) **Finished Measurements** Fingering weight + Lace weight mohair silk 51.5 (58, 64.5)″ / 131 (148, 164)cm wingspan length, 15 (17, 19)″ / 38 (43, 48)cm at widest part. Measurements taken after blocking. DK or Worsted weight 74 (82, 90)″ / 188 (208, 228)cm wingspan length, 22 (24, 27)″ / 56 (61, 59)cm at widest part. Measurements taken after blocking. The size is easy to customize by working more pattern repeats for a larger size or work fewer pattern repeats for a smaller size. Due to the sideways construction of the scarf, it’s very easy to customize the size using any yarn weight and needle size. Just make sure you use 50% or less of your yarn during the increase section, so you have at least half of your yarn remaining for the decrease section of the shawl. **Yarn** Fingering, DK, or Worsted weight Hold 1 strand of lace weight mohair silk together with your main yarn for a fluffy mohair halo. This shawl can be knit with any yarn weight and different yarn amounts. Use 50% of your yarn during the increases section, and then use the other half of your yarn for the decreases section. **Yardage** Fingering Weight + Lace weight mohair silk 300 (400, 650)yds / 274 (366, 594)m of each strand of yarn holding 1 strand fingering + 1 strand lace DK or Worsted weight 400 (600, 800)yds / 366 (549, 732)m If you are holding 1 strand lace weight mohair silk together with your DK or Worsted weight yarn, then you will need the recommended yardage of each strand of yarn. **Shown in** Orange Fingering Weight Sample - Medium Size West Wool Hex (85% Superwash Superfine Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 437yds / 400m per 100g skein) Colorway - Seahorse West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds / 210m per 25g ball) Colorway - Beatrix Yellow Fingering Weight Sample - Large Size Walk Collection Cottage Merino (100% Merino Wool; 394yds / 360m per 100g skein) Colorway - Lime Soda Walk Collection KidMohair Lace (70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 459yds / 420m per 50g skein) Colorway - Lime Soda Purple DK Weight Sample - Small Size West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 252yds / 230m per 100g skein) Colorway - Unicorn West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds / 210m per 25g ball) Colorway - Unicorn Grey Worsted Weight Sample - Medium Size This grey sample features just one strand of CaMaRose Snefnug. CaMaRose Snefnug (55% Alpaca, 35% Cotton, 10% Wool; 120yds / 110m per 50g ball) Colorway - Bjergtop **Needles** Fingering weight + Lace weight mohair silk US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 32″ / 80cm length or size needed to obtain gauge DK or Worsted weight + Lace weight mohair silk US 8 / 5mm circular in 32″ / 80cm length or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions** Two stitch markers, tapestry needle **Gauge** Fingering Weight + Lace weight mohair silk 17 sts & 20 rows = 4″ / 10cm in brioche stitch after blocking DK or Worsted Weight 12 sts & 17 rows = 4″ / 10cm in brioche stitch after blocking **Westknits Workshops** Learn all about socks with my How to Knit Socks workshop! This workshop is perfect for beginner sock knitting. Sign up for this workshop and check out all my other online courses to watch and learn new knitting skills at your own pace. https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops **Westknits kits** We have dozens of kits available to knit your favorite Westknits projects. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope. We ship worldwide! https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits © 2026, Stephen West. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. Questions: support@westknits.com