Beginning Brioche

What is brioche knitting?                                                   

Brioche knitting produces a lofty, ridged fabric that resembles knit 1, purl 1 rib. Pronounced columns of elongated knit stitches appear to float on the surface above purl troughs. Because it is reversible, brioche stitch is a good choice for scarves, shawls, and blankets.  Brioche knitting belongs to a family of stitches that rely on slipped stitches worked in conjunction with yarnovers.  

Knitting Level:  Adventurous Beginner (need to know the knit and purl stitch) 

Project #1:

Pattern for this class can be found on Ravelry or purchased at Magpie’s Cottage.  It is the “Brioche Scarf in Worsted Twist” by Purl Soho.  This is a one-color brioche shawl/scarf knitted flat.  It is a great first brioche project. 

Supplies for first project: 

•          Approximately 650 (1,000) yards of worsted weight yarn.
•          Suggested yarn:  Plymouth Encore Worsted (3 – 5 skeins)
•          Scarf can be knit 10 ½” wide (3 skeins) or 16” wide (5 skeins)
•          US 7 straight or 24-inch circular needles
•          Small pair of scissors 
•          Tapestry needle  
•          Several small pieces of chocolate!   

Class Schedule: 

Mondays (choice of afternoon or evening) May 9^th, 23^rd and June 6^th and 20^th 

1 – 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost:  $ 85

Instructor:  Dawn Wolfcale