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Brioche SOS: How to Correct Mistakes

Brioche SOS: How to Correct Mistakes

$85.00 USD
$85.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Class Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025 1 - 4 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)

Brioche knitting is beautiful—but when something goes wrong, it can feel overwhelming to fix! In this class, you’ll learn how to identify and correct common mistakes in brioche knitting, giving you the confidence to troubleshoot your projects with ease. 

We’ll cover efficient techniques for tinking and frogging brioche, helping you determine when each method is the best approach. You’ll also learn how to fix dropped stitches and yarnovers, as well as mistakes in patterning, such as misplaced increases, decreases, or incorrectly leaning decreases. 

Beyond just fixing errors, we’ll explore the structure of brioche fabric, helping you understand how stitches interact so you can prevent future mistakes and troubleshoot with confidence. By the end of this class, you'll have the skills and knowledge to tackle any brioche mishap, allowing you to enjoy the process without fear of mistakes!

Skill Prerequisite:

  • Basic brioche knitting flat
  • Common brioche increases and decreases
  • Familiarity with fixing mistakes in stockinette is helpful, but not required.
  • Students may take this class after taking Intro to Brioche Knitting and Brioche Next Steps. 

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
  • 2nd set of US8 needles (either another circular set or 2 DPNs)
  • Circular needles 2-3 sizes below US 8
  • Locking stitch markers
  • Crochet hook

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 four more times, then work the Brioche Rib WS row. 

Place a lifeline in your swatch.  

Work 8 more rows of Brioche Rib (remember that a row worked in color A, then worked again in color B are counted together as one 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

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