Introduction to Brioche with Ann Weaver (10/1/22 AM)

Intrigued by brioche stitch projects but intimidated or confused by instructions? In this workshop, you’ll learn one-color and two-color brioche stitch. After three hours of doing brioche, you will feel like a master and will be ready to take on more complex brioche projects if you like. The workshop includes a detailed photo tutorial on working brioche stitch and suggestions for avoiding and fixing mistakes in brioche stitch. We also will discuss how colors interact in brioche stitch.

The workshop is based on the Rothko Cowl pattern, which showcases the interactions among three colors in brioche stitch.

Supplies:

• Three colors of worsted-weight yarn: 100 yards, 150 yards, and 200 yards
• 24-inch circular needles in Size 6, 7, and 8. We will use only the Size 8 in class.
• Stitch marker
• A copy of the pattern Rothko Cowl (purchase for $5 on Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/project-rothko-the-cowl
• Tapestry needle (for lifelines and troubleshooting)

Homework: Using largest needle, cast on 111 stitches. Join to work in the round, and knit 1 round.  Come with at least two colors of yarn wound, ready to knit!  

Skill Level:  Adventurous Beginner: able to knit, purl, and work in the round.