intro to brioche

Brioche knitting is a technique that creates a plush and lightweight ribbed fabric, perfect for cozy accessories and garments. Join our 2-week workshop where we’ll learn this unique stitch and create a single-colour hat. You will be provided with a copy of the pattern in advance, and you will need to knit the 2x2 standard rib brim as homework before the first class.

What You'll Learn:
• How to work the brioche stitch
• Understanding brioche patterns and abbreviations

Homework:
You must prepare for the class by knitting the 2x2 standard rib brim for your hat, ready to start the brioche section. We will not have time to knit the brim during class.

Materials:
• Approx 200m/100g of worsted weight yarn for an adult large hat
• 40cm circular needles in sizes 4mm and 5mm
• Double-pointed needles (or your preferred needles for small-circumference knitting) in size 5mm
• A copy of the class pattern: available online for free here or by email from your instructor

Skill Level:
This workshop is suitable for confident beginners who are comfortable with casting on, knitting, purling, and working in the round.