Gina’s Brioche Cowl

You asked for it and we’re delivering! Gina’s Brioche Cowl is the perfect intro to a two-color brioche project. This wildly popular pattern will teach you this simple multi-color technique that creates a beautiful fabric mirrored on each side - the color play of Fair Isle or intarsia without the bother of tangled balls of yarn and pesky tails. And better still, brioche fabric is truly as squishy and luxurious as its namesake, the light and buttery brioche bun, making it just right for cozy cold weather accessories. You must have completed the BRIOCHE TECHNIQUE CLASS PRIOR TO THIS two-color brioche class. This 2-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held:

• 10 am to 12 pm Tuesdays, Aug. 21 & 28
• 3 to 5 pm Mondays, Sept. 3 & 10
• 3 to 5 pm Thursdays, Oct. 11 & 18

All materials can be purchased for 10% off after registering by stopping by or calling us at (757) 345-3655. Class is limited to 6.

Class Level: Advanced Intermediate
Skills required: Completion of Brioche Stitch Class, Knit, purl, cast on & bind off, knitting in the round
What you will learn: Knitted cast on, two color brioche technique
Materials: Worsted weight yarn in colors that contrast & are not similar - 436 yards of main color, 328 yards of color 2, US size 6 with 40” or 47” cable, stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends (Pattern calls for 9” of width. Shop sample is 7.5” wide and used 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn)
HOMEWORK: Cast on the pattern’s 218 stitches and knit the 5 rows (you can half this pattern with 110 stitches)
Pattern: Gina’s Brioche Hat and Cowl by Purl Soho, FREE electronic pattern or $2 printed pattern
Cost: $60 with 24-hour advance reservation / $80 walk-in