New Pattern Alert: Hearth & Hollow—Brioche Vibes, Without the Brioche

Becca Goldthwaite
Jan 23
2 min read

Some Projects Feel Like An Exhale

Hearth & Hollow was designed for knitters who admire brioche from a safe distance—and for anyone who simply craves a truly squishy knit.

This kerchief scarf delivers all the plush, pillowy dimension of brioche without actually knitting brioche. The result is a richly cushioned fabric with beautiful vertical movement, soft structure, and an irresistible tactile quality that begs to be touched. It’s cozy. It’s meditative. And it’s deeply satisfying to knit.

A Fabric That Holds Light and Shadow

Hearth & Hollow creates a gently sculpted fabric where each ridge catches the light, while the hollows between them add depth and shadow. The texture feels intentional and architectural, but never stiff—warm and airy all at once. There’s a quiet rhythm to the knitting that invites you to settle in. No complicated maneuvers. No constant chart-checking. Just a steady flow that lets the fabric emerge, row by row.

A Thoughtful Fade, Built Slowly

This design uses three colors that ease into one another in a slow, natural fade—the kind that feels like watching daylight shift across a room. Each transition is deliberate and unhurried, allowing the colors to speak softly rather than compete.

The finished kerchief scarf is the kind of piece that becomes part of your daily rotation without demanding attention…and then quietly earns it anyway.

Who This Pattern Is For

Knitters who love the look of brioche but don’t want to knit brioche
Makers who enjoy texture, depth, and a tactile knitting experience
Anyone craving a cozy, modern accessory with a sense of pause and place

Brioche vibes. No brioche skills required.

Get the Pattern

You can find Hearth & Hollow Kerchief Scarf here:

As always, thank you for being here—for choosing projects that invite you to notice the fabric forming in your hands and to make space for warmth in all its forms.

With love and yarn,

Becca

(Rosalie's daughter)