Brioche Tutorials

This video demonstrates how to cast-on using the 2-color Italian Cast on Method.  This cast-on creates a very attractive and stretchy edge.  It may seem complicated, but after a little practice the technique will become an easy, quick method for casting on in 2 colors.  And it can easily be adapted to one color. 

2-Color Brioche Rib Stitch
This video demonstrates how to work the Brioche Rib Stitch in 2 colors.  This stitch creates a reversible, textured fabric with a soft,  "squishy" feel.
 
2-Color Brioche End of Round Transition
This video demonstrates how to manage the end of round transition when working 2-color brioche stitches in the round.  One of the rounds ends with a yarn over that makes for a tricky transition.  This technique helps keep the 2 colors in line without twisting, which makes for a seamless transition at the end of the round.

Single Color Brioche in the round - end of round transitions - Quick Slouchy Brioche Beret
This video demonstrates how to work the ribbed brioche stitch in one color in the round, especially the end of the round transition.  This video is helpful for the Quick Slouchy Brioche Beret pattern.

Italian Bind Off
This bind off technique creates a reversible, stretchy edge that matches the Italian Cast On.  The technique is especially good for ribbed fabric.

Cascade Stitch

The Cascade stitch creates a beuatiful, reversible, highly textured pattern that is perfect for baby clothes or layets.  Once the basics are down, it is as simple as knitting stockinette stitch and works up fairly quickly.

The 2-Color Brioche Honeycomb Stitch


This demo shows how to work the 2-color brioche honeycomb stitch.  The result is a very textured but still drapey fabric that is reversible.  The reverside is a very attractive polka dot pattern.

Adding Beads to the Lake Effect Scarf

This video shows how to add beads to the cascade stitch.  Technique can be used to add beads to any stitch pattern.


19 comments:

  1. I love the Brioche stitch, but my problem is this: when I mess up a stitch, how do I fix it? I've tried several different ways and if you could help me with this, I'd be ever so grateful! Please let me know if you could help me with this. Thanks you so much, Heidi

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    1. You really can't, unless the yarn is thick enough to hold it's shape. What I do for Brioche projects is to thread a piece of yarn through the stitches on my needle every 10 rows or so (removing the old when another has taken it's place) That way if I have to frog back, I have a row of stitches that can be easily transferred to a needle.

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    2. Using a lifeline would be a good thing when knitting brioche - or any intricate patterns. Unless, of course, you enjoy frogging.

      Pulling through a lifeline takes a heck of a lot less time than frogging, that's for sure.

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  2. Heidi - This is a very common complaint about brioche. I will try to work up a post/video specifically about fixing mistakes. I will say that practice and being able to read your stitches are the two most important steps to fixing mistakes. Hang in there, and let me know if you are working on a particular stitch. Sarah B

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  3. Thanks so much, Sarah! I had made a few things using the stitch, but just couldn't repair anything I'd messed up. I know what you mean by reading the stitches, just couldn't get the hang of it with brioche. Let me know when you'll get the other tutorial up for the repairs, I'll keep checking back. Is there a way (other than checking back here) to find out when you post it. It would be nice to get an email notification. Oh, by the way, the stitch I was working on was just the regular brioche stitch. I haven't had the courage to try any of the others yet. lol

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  4. Do you have the cascade broiche written instructions?

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    1. The written instructions are available in the Brioche Nine Patch Blanket pattern - look under the Designs tab.

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  5. You are a terrific brioche instructor! I was asked to teach it as I had made a brioche hat a few years ago, so I wanted to have some videos and a book to recommend. Nancy M may be the guru but her book is almost unintelligible for new briochers, and it's poorly organized until you actually know what you want. Your videos, however, are perfect! Clear, straightforward, concise.... Perfect!! Thank you SOOOOO much.
    Anne

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  6. I am knitting the Loose Diamonds Blanket and I have a question. After the second set up row i end up with a row of triplets. The instructions for the next row ay to brk+1 (knit 1 st and 2 yos), and then yfsl1yo and continue to the end. When doing the second stitch, am I supposed to knit 2 together instead of one so I can get to the next 'st and 2 yos' or should I just knit 1? As this is instructed to be in the CC and we are slipping a MC stitch, what should the color pattern be on the needle? I was getting 1 MC st to every 3 CC stitches. Was that right? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm intrigued by the pattern and really want to work it up! Thanks.

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    1. Hi, sorry you are having an issue with that design. As it is a paid pattern, I'd be more comfortable helping you through email rather than posting instructions on this page. That might be confusing for other readers. please email me at verdigris.knits@gmail.com and I will help you anyway I can.

      Sarah B

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  7. I also would love to know how to fix the stitch without frogging many rows; I can do this on other projects but am having trouble with brioche. I have found this to be very challenging! I am glad I found this site; thank you.

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  8. How do I open the videos? If I click I just get a photo of the swatch. Thanks!

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  9. I am trying to knit two color brioche in the round. Has anyone drawn a diagram of the last stitch of the set up row and beginning of first round? And the same for the end of the first brk round and first stitch of the brp round? Photographs in books haven't worked nor have the videos. Once I get past these first rows, the work goes well. A clear black and white drawing dissecting the stitches would be so helpful. Does anyone know of one?? Dixie

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  10. I viewed multiple videos on how to cast on two color brioche (including a paid on-line course by an expert) and just could not get it right until I found your video! I also "transcribed" your words which I use to follow when your video isn't handy. Now, I can quickly cast on just looking at my notes and don't need to even look at my hands. Thanks so much1

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  11. i've been working on the two-color honeycomb brioche but for some reason I keep ending up with a pattern of diamonds, and the polka dots on the wrong side are all in lines instead of staggered. can someone please help me and tell me what I'm doing wrong, or how to fix it?

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  12. Hi, sounds like the multiple of the number of stitches cast on may not be correct. Or perhap a full repeat of rows not being worked?

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  13. I'm still searching for a video tutorial that explains how to transition the 2-color Italian cast on to knitting brioche in the round. All instructors skip this part. They show you how to do the cast on and then they skip over how they got their work joined and in the round on circulars/dpns. Such a mystery.

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    1. Hmmm, I guess I haven't show that part because for me it is very fiddly, and probably something I subconsciously didn't want to show. But you're right, it would make a good video. I am setting up a new studio and will add that to the list. In the mean time, here what I do. I don't transition to the round until after I've worked several rows flat. That caston wants to spiral around the needle so much that avoiding the twist when joining was near impossible for me. I join in a normal way then, just start knitting in the round. Easy to go back and sew up that little seam at the beginning. Hope that helps.

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