Once you've mastered basic two-color brioche, amp up the energy by incorporating cables.

Pattern from Patons.

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn: Patons Inspired (5.3 ox/150 g; 222 yds/203 m) 1 ball Contrast A in Rich Teal, 1 ball Contrast B in Fuchsia Tourmaline

Needles: U.S. 10 (6 mm) 16" circular knitting needles; set of 4 U.S. 10 (6 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 12 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in brioche pattern

Size: One size to fit average adult