Beginning Brioche in 1 or 2 Colours – Faina Goberstein

Maximum participants: 30

Become a fan of brioche family of stitches. This intriguing and unique knitting technique produces irresistible, soft, 3-dimensional and reversible fabric. In this class, you will learn basic brioche in one and two Colours. You will have a chance to try some other simple brioche stitches. Among the topics covered in this class are: selvage edges, special tips on cast on and bind off, best yarns to use, reading a chart. Samples will demonstrate how to use it all for hats, cowls, and more.

Materials needed:

Supplies: Worsted weight, solid-coloured contrasting yarn one skein each and suitable size circular needles.

Homework: 

1. Practice the long-tail cast-on.                
2.  With one circular needle and color A, CO 20 sts and leave them on needle.                             
3. Repeat instructions in #2 with colour B and another needle. We will use both cast-ons in class. 
   Suggestion: In case you will need to start the swatch over, prepare another cast-on with the third needle (you can place sts on a holder, if you do not have an extra needle).

Tickets are non-refundable except in limited circumstances as described in the Purchase Policy.

Faina Goberstein

Faina Goberstein is the name behind FGDesigns. This brand offers a collection of patterns of flattering and wearable knitwear using a wide variety of textures and shapes. Faina stays true to her vision to design garments and accessories that can be worn by all with elements that keep a knitter interested. Faina is an author of three books and is a contributor for other publications. She teaches in person at various venues and has multiple online classes on Craftsy.com, Interweave.com, and more.

Faina has been a knitting classes instructor since 2004. Venues: Vogue Knitting Live 2015-present, Interweave Yarn Fest 2017-present, Yarnover, Minnesota, Red Alder 2022, Rhinebeck, NY, guilds and LYS in the USA, Sweden, Denmark, Israel.