Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond: Your Definitive Guide to Creating Colorful, Lusciously Textured Knitwear

by Lesley Anne Robinson

Overview

Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color

Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the colorful designs and luxurious texture of brioche, but too intimidated to pick up their needles and cast on, let Lesley’s cheerful, encouraging voice walk you through this exciting technique step by step. Featuring a treasure trove of tips, tricks and technical knowledge, as well as 16 stunning patterns, this book will have you feeling confident creating the fun vertical stripes and exquisite texture this popular technique is famous for.

Best of all, each pattern not only functions as a lovely knit piece but also as a specific lesson in brioche mastery. From squishy one- and two-color hats and cowls, to eye-catching three-color shawls and sweaters, you’ll create striking knitwear while learning an exciting new skill. So grab that yarn you’ve been saving for a special project, and dive into the beautiful world of brioche!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645673842
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2022
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	757,159
File size:	101 MB
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About the Author

Lesley Anne Robinson is the creator of Knit Graffiti Designs, a knitwear design company focused on patterns that feature incredible color and phenomenal brioche texture. She is also the educator behind the online course Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti, and her work has been featured in Laine magazine and Pom Pom Quarterly. Lesley currently lives in South Texas with her husband, Brian, and two sons.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Getting Started 11

General Notes on Brioche Knitting 11

How to Brioche Knit and Purl 12

Brioche Increases and Decreases 15

Chart Reading with Brioche 22

Cast On and Bind Off Instructions 23

Swatching with Brioche 27

Fixing, Finishing and Blocking Brioche 30

Abbreviations for All Patterns 38

Chapter 1 Whisper

Simple Patterns with a Touch of Brioche 40

Hint Hint: One-Color Hat 43

Buzz: Two-Color Hat 48

Hushed: One-Color Shawl 55

Mist: Two-Color Top 65

Chapter 2 Ambient

Radiant Patterns with Brioche Increases and Texture 72

Glint: Two-Color Cowl 75

Afterglow: Two-Color Shawl 78

Shimmering: Textural Shawl 83

Twinkle: Textural Cowl 90

Chapter 3 Lustrous

Rich Patterns with Brioche Increases and Decreases 94

Moon and Shadow: Two-Color Cowl 97

Glorious and Dazzling: Two-Color Shawl 102

Shimmer and Glisten: Two-Color Shawl 107

Coffee and Jewels: Two-Color Sweater 114

Chapter 4 Vivid

Refined Patterns with Elaborate Brioche Lace 126

Drama and Energy: Two-Color Hat 129

Sharp and Graphic: Two-Color Shawl 133

Striking and Dynamic: Two-Color Shawl 143

Glitz and Glamour: Textural Sweater 148

Behind the Yarn 159

Resources 160

Acknowledgments 161

About the Author 162

Index 163

Editorial Reviews

This is THE brioche book for everyone! Lesley makes this advanced skill approachable for all levels of knitters—it’s like she is sitting with you, sharing her best brioche secrets and cheering you on.” —Andrea Mowry, creator of Drea Renee Knits

“If you are looking for a way to incorporate brioche into your knitting repertoire, this book is a great place to start. Lesley brings together her passion for color and brioche to engage your knitting in a new and fun way!” —Aimée Gille, founder of La Bien Aimée

“Lesley’s refreshing approach to brioche incorporates a strong foundation in technical proficiency, beginning with the basics and gently guiding the knitter toward more difficult techniques. A fun and engaging guide, this is a must-have book for any knitter.” —Signature Needle Arts

“Lesley’s incredible sense of color and obvious joy in knitting shines through every page of this beautiful book—it’s imbued with a sense of joie de vivre that’s a delight.” —Susan Cropper, founder of Loop London

“In this book, Lesley opens up the magical world of brioche knitting with enthusiasm and a contagious, can-do attitude! She combines color, texture and rhythmic patterns to create fabrics that seem like a great choreographed dance. I would recommend this book to curious knitters and experienced brioche knitters alike.” —Suzanne Middlebrooks, owner of Hill Country Weavers

“What I love about this book is that Lesley’s patterns are scalable: from entry-level brioche to challenging masterpieces. Her directions are clear, and her modern designs make you want to dive in.” —Cadence Kidwell, proprietress of Fuzzy Goat

From the Publisher

12/03/2021

Brioche knitting is a popular technique that creates a thick, reversible fabric with distinctive ribs. Robinson, who publishes knitting patterns as Knit Graffiti Design, specializes in eye-catching, two-color brioche accessories, and this comprehensive guide to the technique includes a full tutorial covering basic stitches, increases, and decreases for both one-color and two-color brioche, as well as a suite of brioche projects. These projects range from simple, beginner-friendly hats in both one-color and two-color brioche to intricate shawls and sweaters that explore the unique texture of the brioche stitch, or that incorporate lace and colorwork to show-stopping effect. Step-by-step, close-up photo tutorials are included in the how-to section, and links to video tutorials of various techniques are included throughout the book. VERDICT This is an excellent reference to brioche knitting, and the patterns will appeal both to knitters new to this technique as well as experienced brioche knitters interested in expanding their skills.—Nanette Donohue, Champaign P.L., IL

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