Brioche Knitting Workshop: A Beginner's Guide to Brioche techniques With 15 Modern Patterns - Lavanya Patricella

This practical guide to brioche knitting explains all the basics with very clear step-by-step photography and instructions, so you too can master this fun knitting technique.

The 15 skill-building projects are for accessories including hats, cowls, scarves, mittens and slippers and there is also a striking one-size-fits-most poncho. The pattern collection includes one colour and two colour brioche designs that are beginner-friendly but result in beautifully squishy, eye-catching finished pieces.

The instructions start with an introduction to the brioche stitch and why knitters need it in their lives. Author Lavanya Patricella, then explains the importance of using the right materials and why you have to work with circular or double pointed needles to work brioche, as well as brioche knitting tips and the all-important abbreviations and terminology used for brioche knitting.

The techniques covered include knitting brioche flat and in the round, how to make a swatch for gauge, as well as how to work one and two-colour brioche. There is also detailed advice for increasing and decreasing in brioche and how to troubleshoot and correct your mistakes.