Color-Blocked Brioche (Formerly Brioche Intarsia)
$80.00
An in-person class with Xandy Peters
Aug 4, 9:00am-12:00pm
Explore intarsia techniques in brioche stitch; it’s easier than intarsia in stockinette or garter stitch! Learn how to add color to a brioche stitch pattern and how shaping and stitch motifs affect the colorwork.
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Description
Brioche stitch and intarsia colorwork are best friends. In fact, it’s easier to do intarsia with 2-color brioche than it is with stockinette or garter stitch! In this class, we’ll review 2-color brioche stitch, then cast on a flat swatch. Using a combination of shaping and intarsia, we’ll knit a wavy color swatch. All brioche increase and decrease methods will be explained and demonstrated.
In the second half of class, we’ll learn how to modify our swatches, how to work in the round, and how to add intarsia elements to existing brioche patterns.
Special skills or knowledge needed to take this class:
Must be able to work 2-color brioche stitch.
Supply List
• 3 colors of dk- or worsted-weight yarn
• US 6 (4mm) circular needles
• Stitch markers
• Pencil and eraser
• 2 colors of highlighters
• Knitting Basics: Sharp scissors, Notebook, Tapestry needles (large and small), Tape measure, Small calculator, Needles and crochet hooks of various sizes
No pre-class work required.
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When you see Brioche Intarsia, it sounds like it will be this super-complicated concept, but Xandy made it so easy. If you like Brioche and you like Intarsia...by all means TAKE THE CLASS!!! You will not regret it. Xandy is patient and knowledgeable, they provide clear instructions and explanation, plus they are very accessible and willing to answer any questions you have. I have taken a few classes with Xandy and they are always excellent. The techniques taught are innovative and engaging. Great teacher and class! The class was very good. I recently learned this technique and was a little unsure about combining two colors. The instructions are very detailed so I know with practice I will be able to figure it out. More time practicing would have been helpful. Xandy is a great instructor and very friendly and helpful. Thank you! I would definitely take a class from Xandy again; very clear instructions, LOTS of individual help - a really positive knitting experience, thank you, Xandy! Of special note is the care given to left-handed knitters. The instructor’s awareness and sensitivity to this was greatly appreciated when so many others are ignorant or uncaring of left-handed issues. In short, this instructor and this class is not to be missed! I learned how to do Brioche a week prior. I saw the homework assignment required me to bring in a sample. I highly recommend a little more brioche practice than what I had, but that said, I learned the fundamentals of Brioche with Intarsia. I really appreciated the pacing of the class. There were some great samples to see what could be accomplished with my new skills. The video projection was very instrumental and I appreciated the patience. Xandy was able to check in with each student, and provide 1:1 support if needed. Thank you! Xandy Peters is one of the most imaginative knitters and designers working today, and this technique is brilliant! It's also quite easy if you're already comfortable with the classic brioche stitch. She explained and demonstrated everything very clearly.Customer Reviews
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