Brioche Simplified

Learn brioche knitting! Sponsored by the Hands on Knitting Center, this free one-hour class covers the basics of single and two color flat brioche.

In this class Molly Conroy-Ungerecht will teach you how to make two small projects using the brioche technique: makeup removers/small face cloths.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Skills Used: Knit, purl, slipped stitches, knit two together and purl two together.

Materials:
-Two skeins of worsted weight cotton yarn – one a light color and one dark. The dark color should not be so dark that you cannot see your stitches easily.
-Two sets of US 4 circular needle or double pointed needle
-Darning needle

Homework:

1:
With light color yarn, cast on 18 stitches and work as follows:
Row 1: K1, (k1, p1) rep to last st, sl1wyif.
Row 2: K1, (k1, p1) rep to last st, sl1wyif.
Do not cut yarn. Put aside for class.

2.
With the dark color yarn, cast on 19 stitches and work as follows:
Row 1: K1, (k1, p1) rep to last 2 sts, k1, sl1wyif.
Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) rep to last 2 sts, p1, rep to last st, sl1wyif.
Do not cut yarn. Put aside for class.

Handouts:

Brioche Makeup Removers PDF
Rules for the World of Briocheland PDF

Special Thanks to our sponsor, Hands on Knitting Center!

Since we opened in July 16, 2011, we have had the goal of being the best source of knitting information and supplies in the Inland Empire. We have since broadened our interests to include crochet, spinning, and weaving. The store carries a broad selection of yarns and accessories and has a large table for sitting and working on your projects. We help for free at the table all hours we are open! Learn more and shop here: www.handsonknittingcenter.com

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