How to Turn Basic Brioche Skills into a Beautiful, Timeless Shawl
No fancy techniques – just basic stitches and simple brioche (no increases or decreases!). The result? A show-stopping shawl you’ll be proud to wear.
Treat yourself to a peaceful knitting journey
✔︎ Easily follow the clear, step-by-step instructions, even if detailed patterns usually overwhelm you.
✔︎ Master the spectacular basic brioche stitch, even if you’ve never tried brioche before.
✔︎ Knit a truly reversible shawl and stop wasting time searching for tricks to fix the wrong side – your project will look perfect from every angle.
✔︎ Take full creative control – choose the shape, the size, and the edging effect without complex instructions.
✔︎ Start without stress – no fancy cast-on, no complicated setup, just a smooth beginning.
✔︎ Easily adjust the size of your shawl and bind off whenever it feels right.
✔︎ Enjoy a polished, professional-looking result without needing advanced skills.
Who is this pattern for?
✔︎ For knitters who want to learn brioche and are looking for the perfect first project – no tricky stitches, just simple, clear instructions.
✔︎ For women like you – who love knitting shawls, colorwork, and finding joy in every stitch.
✔︎ For knitters who knit from written instructions – because this shawl is so simple, a chart would be unnecessary!
✔︎ For those who want to be part of a supportive community of knitters – this isn’t just a pattern, it’s also access to a friendly Facebook group and my personal guidance.
✔︎ For brioche lovers who want to add another stunning shawl to their collection.
✔︎ For women who want to treat themselves to a touch of handmade luxury – a one-of-a-kind shawl in the perfect color, yarn, and size that makes you stand out.
✔︎ For those who love gifting something truly meaningful – a handmade piece filled with heart and love.
✔︎ For anyone looking for peace, calm, and a creative escape – knitting is the perfect way to slow down and unwind.
What’s included in the package?
🧶 You’ll receive the pattern in English, using standard knitting abbreviations.
This is where the journey begins – a complete, beautifully written pattern to guide you through your shawl.
🧶 Choose your favorite shawl shape.
This single pattern includes instructions for two shapes: semicircular and crescent – so you can make the one you love most.
🧶 Every section is clearly explained.
Just follow the step-by-step instructions – everything is written out for you in detail.
🧶 You can bind off whenever you like.
Make your shawl as large or small as you wish – no need to wait for a specific section to end or finish a full repeat.
🧶 You choose how your shawl ends.
Depending on where you stop, you’ll get a different edge – from smooth to gently ruffled!
🧶 You’ll get access to a dedicated Facebook group.
Join an international community of knitters who are also working on this shawl – ask questions, share progress, and get support and encouragement from me and others.
🧶 Check out other versions of this shawl!
You can see beautiful finished shawls made by other knitters on Ravelry – get inspired by their colors, yarn choices, and creative interpretations.
🧶 You’re in good hands!
Brioche runs in my veins – one of my brioche shawls was even featured in Knit Now Magazine, Issue 80 (2017).
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What You’ll Get
🧶 What’s Included
A brioche shawl pattern, worked from the center outward and downward
English instructions using traditional brioche stitch abbreviations
English instructions using new, simplified brioche abbreviations (bryo)
Access to a dedicated Facebook support group where you can share your progress and get helpful tips and answers
A downloadable PDF pattern – yours to keep forever
📐 Technical Information
Suggested yarn: DK to fingering weight
Notions: Circular needles appropriate for your yarn
Markers: Not needed for this project
📐 Shawl Shape: Semi-Circular or Crescent
This pattern lets you choose between a semi-circular or crescent shawl.
The only difference is in the number of repeated rows in each Brioche Section – just follow the instructions for your chosen version.
🧵 Sample Shawl
Yarn: Martin’s Lab BFL Sock in two colors: Dragonfish (MC) and Pumpkin Pie (CC)
Yardage:
– MC (Dragonfish): 1 skein – 400 m / 437 yards
– CC (Pumpkin Pie): approx. 0.88 skein – 351 m / 384 yardsFinished dimensions:
– Wingspan: 140 cm / 55″
– Depth: 58.5 cm / 23″Gauge: 14 sts & 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in brioche rib stitch
Gauge is not critical, but it will affect the finished size and yarn usage.
🎨 Colour Options
This pattern is written for two colors, but you can use as many as you like. Here are some creative suggestions:
Use a different CC for each Brioche Section. Since the CC is cut at the end of each section, it won’t create extra ends to weave in.
Use one MC for the setup rows and Increase Sections, and change both MC and CC for each Brioche Section.
Use your imagination – the more colors, the more fun!
⏳ When to Finish
You can bind off whenever you’re happy with the size or running low on yarn – every point is a good one!
Just remember: the look of the edge depends on where you choose to stop.
For a smooth, clean edge, finish after a full Brioche Section.
For a soft, decorative ruffle, finish after an Increase Section or partway through a Brioche Section – ideal for a more romantic look.
Both options work beautifully – it’s entirely up to you.
👋 Hey there – a few words about me!
My name is Elżbieta Torenc, and I’ve been knitting since childhood – with a few breaks along the way – but since 2011 I’ve been designing professional knitting patterns, specializing in two-color brioche, my favorite technique of all.
My mission is to create clear, supportive instructions that make learning to knit – especially brioche – feel simple, intuitive, and enjoyable.
Color play has always been a big part of my knitting journey, whether in brioche or stranded colorwork. Changing just one color – or adding a new one – can completely transform the final result. You can see this clearly in colorwork charts: a small shift in shade can make your eyes see something entirely new and unique.
In my patterns, I guide you step by step so you’ll never feel lost or stuck wondering, “What now?” With clear explanations and structure, you’ll move through the project with confidence and joy – and create something beautiful and refined.
And a little proud moment: in 2017, my brioche shawl design Fields of Sunrise was published in Knit Now, Issue 80!
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I offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee
When you purchase this knitting pattern, you’re not taking any risk.
If within 30 days you feel that, even with my support in the Facebook group, you’re unable to complete the shawl – I’ll give you a full refund.
Yarn and needles are my passion – but even more so is spreading the joy of knitting.
That’s why I care deeply about making sure my patterns and courses bring happiness, confidence, and a sense of connection to our warm and welcoming community of knitters who create beautiful things from the heart.
🎁 To sum it up, here’s what you get:
You’re getting all of this:
✅ A brioche shawl pattern, worked from the center outward and downward
✅ English instructions using both traditional and new, simplified (bryo) brioche stitch abbreviations
✅ A downloadable PDF pattern – yours to keep forever
✅ Access to a dedicated Facebook support group
👩💻 Facebook Support Group
Join a warm, international community of knitters where you can share your progress, get inspired, ask questions, and receive encouragement – both from me and fellow knitters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pattern files are delivered automatically right after purchase. You’ll get instant access once your payment is confirmed.
You receive all files for lifetime use – they’re yours to keep forever.
Yes! Any hat you make by hand is yours to do with as you wish – sell, gift, or keep. Only mass (industrial) production is not allowed.
Anyone who purchases the pattern can join the private Facebook group. It’s a space to share your progress, ask questions, and get support. The group will remain available to you indefinitely.
Feel free to email me at info@ladyinyarn.com – I’ll be happy to help!