Brioche - (Knitting Techniques) by Judith Schur (Paperback)

About the Book

Explains the important differences and special rules involved in brioche knitting, including unusual terminology. Covers brioche knit and brioche purl in one colour and two-colour Shows how to use increases and decreases for shaping and for creating reversible surface patterns.Gives guidance on knitting in the round and reading charts, on developing your own ideas and achieving a high-quality finish. Includes three patterns. 255 Step-by-step photographs demonstrating all the techniques involved

Book Synopsis

This accessible book is a practical introduction to the technique, with projects to try and ideas for your own designs. Master brioche knitting and create textured, reversible knitted fabrics. Whether you're a new knitter expanding your skillset or an experienced knitter honing your technical ability, brioche knitting is an essential technique to add to your repertoire. Each single row involves two passes of the needles, knitting half of the stitches and slipping half of the stitches each time, which is very different to most other knitting techniques. Projects can be created in a single colour or by using two contrasting colours, with increase and decrease stitches creating texture and movement on the surface of the fabric. Includes 255 colour images of which 36 are knitting charts plus three two-colour brioche patterns to practise the technique.

About the Author

Judith Schur teaches knitting workshops across the UK and makes video tutorials online. Previously a yarn shop owner for several years, she has also completed the City and Guilds qualification in Hand Knitting and Design. She is passionate about sharing information and inspiration to get everyone knitting more.