Friday, September 8, 2017

Half Brioche Stitch



Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 6 needles


You will be working the sl1yo as one motion - be sure to watch the video for this.  If you aren't a continental knitter, the movement is a bit different.  I recommend Nancy Marchant's Craftsy class, and also be sure to check out her website.

Brioche tips: use a needle that is a size or two smaller than recommended for the weight of yarn you're using.  Wool that is not superwash, mohair or other 'grabby' fibers work best for brioche.

Even number of stitches

brk = brioche knit

Row 1: *sl1yo, k1
Row 2: *p1, brk 1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!


Monday, September 4, 2017

Fancy Shell Rib

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn, US 6 needles
Multiple of 9

Row 1 (RS): p2, k1, (yo, k1) 4 times, p2
Row 2: k2, p1, (k1, p1) 4 times, k2
Row 3: p2, k1, p1, ssk, k1, k2tog, p1, k1, p2
Row 4: k2, p1, k1, p3tog, k1, p1, k2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern

Happy Knitting!