Brioche Next Steps– Increases, Decreases, and Cables

Class Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025 9 AM - 12 PM

Location: St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Check in at Registration 15 minutes prior to class start time at PE Building for class location.

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Instructor: Jenn Lampen (Instagram @synapticstitches)

If you’re comfortable with basic two-color brioche and ready to take your skills to the next level, this class is for you! Learn how to create intricate brioche designs, from flowing leaves to stunning twisting cables, by mastering the essential shaping techniques used in brioche knitting.

We’ll cover the most common increases and decreases used for both fabric shaping and decorative patterning, giving your brioche projects greater depth and structure. You’ll also learn how to work basic right- and left-leaning brioche cables, creating beautifully defined cable crosses on the right side while maintaining undisturbed brioche ribbing on the wrong side.

By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to confidently tackle more complex brioche patterns and add striking movement and texture to your knits!

Skill Prerequisite:

• Basic Brioche Knitting Flat, OR
• Intro to Brioche Knitting by Jenn Lampen

Ages: Adult

Supplies: Included in Class Cost: Handouts

Additional Supplies Needed: 

• DK or Worsted Weight yarn in 2 high contrast colors (solids or semisolids recommended)
  • EXAMPLE: White and Black. Dark Blue and Light Yellow.
• 16in US8/5.0mm circular needles
• cable needles
• locking stitch markers

Homework: 

Cast on 25 sts using a long tail cast on and color A (I recommend using your lighter color). Slide the work to other end of needle to work RS with color B.
Setup Row (color B, RS): K1, sl1yo, (p, sl1yo) repeat to last st, sl1 wyif. Turn to work color A.
Brioche Rib WS (color A): K1, (brp, sl1yo) to last 2 sts, brp, sl1 wyif. Slide.
Brioche Rib WS (color B): K1, (sl1yo, brk) to last 2 sts, sl1yo, sl1 wyif. Turn.
Brioche Rib RS (color A): K1, (brk, sl1yo) to last 2 sts, brk, sl1 wyif. Slide.
Brioche Rib RS (color B): K1, (sl1yo, brp) to last 2 sts, sl1yo, sl1 wyif. Turn.
Repeat the two Brioche Rib rows once more, then work the Brioche Rib WS row.

Class Policies

• The class minimum is 4 students. If we are unable to fill these spots, we will cancel the class and provide a full refund.
• By signing up for this class, you have admission to Friday Night Vendor Marketplace Preview.
• If a class is sold out, click here to be placed on the Wait List.
• No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2025.
  
• For any cancellations prior to April 1, 2025, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.

Photo Credit: Jenn Lampen