Squish Brioche Scarf Knitting Pattern

Squish Brioche Scarf in Juniper Moon Moonshine Chunky

What is Being Made

The Squish Brioche Scarf is a luxurious knitted scarf designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Supermoon Collection by Juniper Moon Farm. This finished accessory measures 8 inches by 60 inches (20.5cm x 152.5cm), plus fringe, making it an ideal length for wrapping and styling. The pattern offers two distinct versions: a solid colorway option and a multicolor reversible design, allowing crafters to choose based on their preference for simplicity or visual complexity.

Techniques Used

Brioche knitting is the primary technique featured in this scarf pattern. Brioche is an advanced knitting method that creates a distinctly textured, squishy fabric with excellent drape and elasticity. The technique involves working with yarn overs paired with stitches, which are then knit or purled together on subsequent rows to create the characteristic brioche effect. This method produces a reversible fabric, particularly evident in the multicolor version where both sides of the scarf display different color dominance.

The scarf is worked back and forth on a circular needle, a common practice for flat projects that benefit from the needle's length and weight distribution. The solid version uses a straightforward setup and repeat pattern, while the multicolor version incorporates color changes to create a reversible design where the Main Side emphasizes the main color and the Contrast Side showcases three contrasting colors.

Stitches Used

The core stitches employed in this pattern include:

• Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch used for structure
• Purl stitch (p) – used in brioche purl technique
• Slip stitch (sl) – slipped stitches are integral to the brioche setup and pattern rows
• Yarn over (yo) – creates the loops that pair with stitches for brioche work
• Brioche knit (brk) – knits a stitch together with its paired yarn over
• Brioche purl (brp) – purls a stitch together with its paired yarn over
• Through the back loop (tbl) – used on edge stitches for a finished appearance

The pattern begins with a setup phase across two rows that establishes the brioche structure, then repeats two rows continuously until the desired length is achieved. The long-tail cast-on method is used to begin the project, and stitches are bound off in pattern to maintain the brioche texture at the edges.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This scarf pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine Chunky yarn, a chunky-weight yarn that works beautifully with the brioche stitch to create a squishy, textured fabric.

For the solid version, crafters use 3 hanks of Moonshine Chunky in color #101 Toasted Marshmallow, creating a monochromatic, elegant finished piece.

For the multicolor version, the yarn palette includes:

• 2 hanks in color #105 Iron (main color)
• 1 hank in color #106 Plum Perfect (contrast color 1)
• 1 hank in color #107 Mahogany (contrast color 2)
• 1 hank in color #108 Caramel Apple (contrast color 3)

The pattern requires US 11 (8mm) circular needles, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 10 stitches over 4 inches (10cm) when working in brioche stitch, ensuring the scarf achieves the intended drape and finished dimensions. The pattern begins with 21 stitches cast on over two needles held together, with one needle removed after the cast-on is complete, a technique that helps create a smooth, even foundation for brioche work.