Learn brioche knitting and make an art-inspired cowl with Ann Weaver!

Intrigued by brioche stitch projects but intimidated or confused by instructions? In this workshop, you’ll learn one-color and two-color brioche stitch. After three hours of doing brioche, you will feel like a master and will be ready to take on more complex brioche projects if you like. The workshop includes a detailed photo tutorial on working brioche stitch and suggestions for avoiding and fixing mistakes in brioche stitch. We also will discuss how colors interact in brioche stitch.

The workshop is based on Ann’s Rothko Cowl pattern, which showcases the interactions among three colors in brioche stitch.

Skills needed: Knitting, purling, and knitting in the round.

Saturday, May 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Please feel free to bring additional drink or snack.

Cost: $150.00 per student, 9 student capacity*

Yarn:Three colors of worsted weight yarn (100, 150 & 200 yards). Students are welcome to bring stash yarn/scraps from home. A wide variety of worsted weight yarns are also available to purchase at Sister-Arts. We recommend Big Bad Wool Weepaca, Ístex Lettlopi, or Blue Sky Woolstok 50.

Materials: US 6, 7 & 8 x 24" circular needles (we will primarily use the US 8 in class), stitch marker, darning needle.

Pattern: Purchase Project Rothko: The Cowl by Ann Weaver on Ravelry. Bring a printed copy or a tablet you’re comfortable working on to class.

About Ann: When she is not traveling to teach or exploring thrift stores and estate sales, you will find Ann Weaver in West Baltimore, where she works as a freelance editor and writer and runs Plied Yarns. Ann has been studying and applying color theory and fiber arts techniques for decades, beginning with a studio art degree and continuing through over 15 years of designing, writing, and teaching in the fiber industry. Knitting, mending, dyeing, sewing, and piecing—she uses all her skills to inspire her students in her laid-back workshops and presentations.

*Class fee for this event is non-refundable. We reserve the right to cancel or substitute a class with low registration numbers.