Pre Work for Brioche Basics Neck Warmer Project.

Materials:

Yarn: Cascade 220 or 220 Superwash from Cascade Yarns (100% Wool, 220 yards, 3.5 ounces, #3/DK Light Worsted Weight)

You will need approx. 70 yards of the Main Color and 45 yards of a Contrast Color

There should be a strong contrast between your two colors, and at least one of them should be a solid color.

Needles: US Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Other Materials: Darning Needle, Locking Stitch Marker

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

Before the Class:

Using MC, cast on 100 stitches. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Work Ribbing (still using MC):

Rounds1-5: *k1, p1; rep from * to BOR.

Pre-Work Handout for Advanced Brioche Dish Cloth

Materials:

Yarn: Sarasota from Cascade Yarns (60% Cotton/40% Acrylic, 314 yards, 3.5 ounces, #3/DK Weight)

You will need two colors--a Main Color and a Contrast Color. There should be a strong contrast between your two colors.

Needles: US Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Optional: Additional larger size circular needle (for casting on and binding off)

Other Materials: Darning Needle

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

Finished Size: approx. 6 ½” x 7”, unstretched

Abbreviations:

brk = brioche knit (see Stitch Guide)

brp = brioche purl (see Stitch Guide)

Stitch Guide:

brk = brioche knit: knit the stitch that was slipped in the previous row together with its yarn over

brp = brioche purl: purl the stitch that was slipped in the previous row together with its yarn over

sl1yo = slip 1 yarn over: wyif, slip one stitch purlwise, then bring the yarn up over the top of the needle (and over the slipped stitch) to create a yarn over on top of the slipped stitch. The slipped stitch and the yarn over are now counted as one stitch, and should be worked together in the following row.

Instructions:

Using MC, cast on 31 stitches very loosely. You may want to use a larger size needle to cast on, and then transfer the stitches to the Size 3 needle. Do not turn work.

Brioche Set-Up Row: Slide work to other tip of needle and slip the first 3 stitches, leaving them unworked. Attach CC, then *sl1yo, p1; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, then sl1yo. Leave CC yarn in back, then slip the last 3 stitches, leaving them unworked. Turn work.

Brioche Pattern Rows:

Brioche Row 1A (WS MC): Using MC, k3, then, brp1 *sl1yo, brp1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, then k3. Do not turn work.

Brioche Row 1B (WS CC): Slide work to other tip of needle and then sl the first 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Using CC, *sl1yo, brk1; repeat from * to last 4 sts, then sl1yo. Leave CC yarn in back, then sl the last 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Turn work.

Brioche Row 2A (RS MC): Using MC, k3, then, to maintain the CC yo from the previous row, bring the CC color yarn under the left needle and hold it to the back. Using MC, *brk1, sl1yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, brk1, then k3. Do not turn work.

Brioche Row 2B (RS CC): Slide work to other tip of needle and then sl the first 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Using CC, *sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to last 4 sts, then sl1yo. Leave CC yarn in back, then sl the last 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Turn work.

Brioche Row 3A (WS MC): Using MC, k3, then, brp1 *sl1yo, brp1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, then k3. Do not turn work.

Brioche Row 3B (WS CC): Slide work to other tip of needle and then sl the first 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Using CC, *sl1yo, brk1; repeat from * to last 4 sts, then sl1yo. Leave CC yarn in back, then sl the last 3 sts, leaving them unworked. Turn work.

Pre-Work Handout for Fair Isle Hat

Materials:

Smooth, DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (approx. 130 yards of main color and 50 yards of second color)

One 16" circular needle and one set of DPNs in US size 7 (or size needed for gauge of 5 sts per inch)

Stitch markers (6)

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette

Before the class:

Using appropriate size needles (for a gauge of 5 sts. per inch in stockinette), cast on 96 stitches. Join and place marker.

Work your choice of brims:

1. Rolled Brim:

 Work in stockinette (knit all stitches on each round) for 3”.

2. Ribbed Brim:

*K2, P2*, then repeat between * and * until end of round. Repeat until hat reaches 1” in height.

 Then work in stockinette (knit all stitches on each round) until hat reaches 1¾” in height (1” ribbed + ¾ inches in stockinette = 1¾” total).

Pre-Work Handout for Beg Intarsia

Materials:

Smooth, DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (approx. 50 yards of main color and 50 yards of second color)

One 16 or 24" circular needle in US size 7 (size needed for gauge of 5 sts per inch)

Stitch marker (1)

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette

Before the class:

Cast on 40 stitches.

Row 1: (MC) Knit all st

Row 2: (MC) Knit all st

Row 3: (MC) Knit all st

Row 4: (MC) K3, Purl all st until 3 st remain, K3

Sample Sock Pre Work

Materials and Gauge Information:

Approx. 60 yds. of DK (#3) or Worsted (#4) weight yarn (this makes 1 sample sock)

4 double point needles in Size 4 for DK or Size 6 for Worsted weight yarn

Gauge isn’t used for this sample

BEFORE THE CLASS:

Cast On: Cast on 36 sts loosely.

Divide sts on 3 double point needles as follows:

Needle 1: 9 heel sts.

Needle 2: 18 instep sts.

Needle 3: 9 heel sts.

Join. BOR (Beginning of Round) and knit one round.

Cuff: *k1,p1* repeat around for 3 rounds

Leg: Switch to plain knitting for 2 more rounds.

On round 2, knit the stitches on Needles 1 & 2 and then stop