Brioche knitting is the current “it knit” and there are so many ways to play with it, once you understand the basic Brioche Rib stitch. In this online class held via Zoom, we’ll practice syncopating on your homework swatch (swapping dominant color with background color), and learn an increase and 2 decreases. Voilà, it’s a gauge swatch, and now we cast on for the real deal!

This class is held virtually via Zoom, a popular video conferencing service. Participants should already have a basic familiarity with Zoom prior to class. Class will be held at the indicated date and time (Pacific Time) for 2 hours. 5 students minimum, 154 students maximum.

Skill Level

Intermediate. You should already be familiar with knitting 2 color brioche rib; this is not a beginning brioche class. Michele's class Petite Brioche is a great introduction to brioche knitting that we recommend taking first if you haven't done brioche before.

Skill Learned

Two color Brioche worked flat, including an increase and a decrease method.

Supplies

You need to purchase or have:

• two contrasting colors fingering weight yarn, 100g or 4 oz each
• a 24 inch US 3 circular needle (you may need to go up to US 4 if your yarn is a heavier fingering weight)
• One stitch marker to mark syncopation point

Your class fee includes:

• The Syncopation pattern is included in your class packet. You need to print it or download it on a device that is separate from your Zoom device, so you can refer to it during class.

Homework

The homework assignment (included in your class packet pdf) will take most people less than one hour to knit. You must have this homework swatch completed beforehand in order to fully participate and learn during class!

What to Expect

1. After you complete your purchase, you'll be prompted to download a class packet pdf containing more details about class, including:
   • a Zoom link to join the class at the indicated date and time
   • a homework assignment to complete before class
   • a link and coupon code to download the Syncopation pattern for free from Ravelry.com
2. In addition to the download button on the order confirmation screen, you'll also receive an email with this pdf. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. If you still don't see it, just drop us a line.
3. Before class, be sure to work through your homework so you can participate fully and learn all the things!
4. Also, remember to print or download the pattern onto a device that is separate from your Zoom device, so you can refer to it during class.
5. Finally, on the day/time of class, log in to Zoom using the link in your class packet pdf. The classroom will be open 15 minutes before class starts. Sign on with plenty of time to make sure your internet, video, and audio settings are all working.

About Your Teacher

Michele Lee Bernstein, PDXKnitterati, loves designing accessories, especially if they use one or two skeins of very special yarn. She's fond of texture (brioche, lace, entrelac, elongated stitches) and using interesting techniques to make small objects sing. Her patterns are available through Ravelry.com and Payhip.com, and her new book is Brioche Knit Love is available right here at Twisted.

Michele loves teaching knitters to be the boss of their knitting and does so at local yarn shops in Oregon, fiber festivals including Vogue Knitting Live, and guild retreats. She taught at Twisted for many years before we went online only! Find her on Instagram, Facebook, Ravelry, and Twitter as PDXKnitterati. Her website is https://pdxknitterati.com/.

Zoom

• We request that students already be comfortable using Zoom. Because every device is different, teachers are not able to provide much in the way of tech support.
• Your teacher, like so many of us, is working from home. There is always a possibility that technology or family or pets or neighbors or weather or who-knows-what could briefly interrupt your Zoom lesson. If that happens, know that we appreciate your patience and understanding!
• In the event of a prolonged disruption (e.g., alien invasion, meteor strike, power outage at the teacher's location - none of this has ever happened during a class) we will work together with the teacher and students to find an agreeable solution.

Cancellation

• If you need to cancel please let us know as soon as possible.
• Given at least 72 hours' (3 days) notice, we can refund the class fee less $5 for the class packet and knitting pattern PDF you will have already received. Refunds can be made to your original payment method or as store credit.
• If you provide less than 72 hours' notice or don't call into the appointment at all, we cannot provide a refund.
• If the teacher needs to cancel due to an emergency, we will contact you as soon as possible and provide a full refund to your original payment method.

We offer one tuition-free scholarship per group class. It's on the honor system; first-come-first-served. If you currently have the ability to pay without hardship, we ask that you save the scholarship for someone who wouldn't be able to attend otherwise.

Interested? All you have to do is select the Scholarship option from the Date dropdown menu above and complete checkout. The total will be $0, but you must fully check out and provide your contact information to reserve your spot in class.

Thanks to the designers, teachers, staff, and customers who contribute to our scholarship fund!