Brioche Basics
Type: Technique, Project
Length: 2 hours
Instructor: Staff
Class Fee: $25
Prerequisite: Basic knitting skills, comfortable knitting in the round on circular needles
Description:
This workshop will introduce brioche knitting using two colors. The two colors are worked one at a time, and the resulting fabric is squishy and stretchy. You’ll learn the technique by knitting a neck warmer that begins and ends with ribbing, with a brioche band worked in between.
Participants need to purchase or bring the following supplies when they come to class:
(Please arrive a few minutes early to purchase your materials.)
Pre-work for class: Ribbing worked according to the instructions provided at registration
US Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Worsted weight #4 yarn in 2 contrasting colors (yardage amounts provided with pre-work info)
Darning Needle
Locking Stitch Marker
Instructor will provide:
Brioche Neck Warmer pattern
Please register for all classes at least 24 hours in advance.
Unless specified, materials are not included in the cost of class.