Brioche Knitting Box

Learn to knit Brioche Brioche is a popular knitting technique that results in a delightfully cushy double-thick fabric. Two-color brioche in the round is the easiest way to learn to knit brioche. Fear not: only one color is used per round. If you'd like to learn to knit brioche, this Skill Builder Box is just for you! We've collaborated with with Michele Lee Bernstein, who created the Staghorn Cowl Hat pattern specifically for learning brioche. Staghorn is a 2-colour brioche convertible cowl/hat, knit in the round from the bottom up and featuring a large Staghorn motif. Your Brioche box will include two packets: Part 1 will include enough pre-wound yarn to jump in and start knitting some practice swatches right away, and links to the photo and video tutorials to guide you in your explorations. Part 2 will include the link to download the Staghorn Cowl/Hat pattern by Michele Lee Bernstein, and two skeins of our Andante worsted weight hand-dyed yarn. Debbie and Elizabeth will be your guides as you explore brioche, and you'll be invited to join our private online discussion group where you can ask any questions you might have and share photos of your project! Skills Covered The PDF and video tutorials included with this box contain: An intro to brioche knitting How brioche works - what makes it different from standard ribbing How to work Brioche knit (brk) and Brioche purl (brp) stitches How to work slipped stitches with a paired yarn over (sl1yo) How to work increases and decreases in brioche knitting How to read brioche charts Swatch directions to practice knitting brioche A walk-through of the Staghorn Cowl/Hat pattern Pattern Info Finished Measurements Cowl Hat: 19"/48 cm circumference x 11"/28 cm tall. Wider Cowl (no hat) only: 21"/53 cm circumference x 6.5"/16.5 cm (8.5"/21.5 cm) tall. Yarn Worsted weight yarn: 140 yds / 128m in main colour (MC) 66 yds / 60m in contrast colour (CC) Sample shown in Sweet Paprika Andante (100% superwash merino wool; 110g /4 oz; approx 178m/195 yds), 1 skein each in Deep Purple (MC) and Jacaranda (CC). Needles and notions US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needles, crochet hook size G/4.25 mm for crochet chain drawstring, or US 8/5 mm 24"/61 cm circular for knit drawstring, stitch markers, tapestry needle. Gauge 15.25 sts and 40 rnds = 4" (10cm) with larger needles in 2-colour brioche rib, after blocking Additional Info Staghorn Cowl Hat is available to purchase as an individual pattern on Ravelry and on PayHip