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Plain Brioche Stitch Knit version -
even number sts
Loosely cast on an even number of stitches.
Prep row: *yf sl1yo, k1; rep from *.
Row 1: *yf sl1yo, brk1; rep from *.
Repeat Row 1 only. |
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If you want your brioche fabric to be symmetrical, you need to work an uneven number of stitches.
If you want pretty edge, work a selvedge stitch.
Plain Brioche Stitch Knit version - uneven number sts
Loosely cast on an UNeven number of stitches.
Prep row: *yf sl1yo, k1; rep from *, end with
yf sl1yo.
Row 1: maintaining yo of prev row, *brk1, pull thread to tighten this edge st, *yf sl1yo, brk1; rep from *.
Row 2: *yf sl1yo, *brk1, yf sl1yo; rep from *.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2. |
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Plain Brioche Stitch Purl version - even number sts
Loosely cast on an even number of stitches.
Prep row: wyif, *sl1yof, p1; rep from *.
Row 1: wyif, *sl1yof, brp1; rep from *.
Repeat Row 1 only. |
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Brioche in-the-round - even number sts
Using a circular needle, cast on an even number
of sts. Be sure and mark the beginning of your
row and carry that marker along as you work.
Prep Round: *k1, yf sl1yo; rep from *.
Round 1: *yf sl1yo, brk1; rep from *.
Round 2: *brp1, sl1yof; rep from *.
Repeat rows 1 and 2. |
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If you are a having trouble working the stitch,
please see the “Holding Yarns and Wrapping” page.  |
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