STITCH OF THE MONTH – August 2014
The Brioche
stitch is a reversible ribbed stitch pattern that creates a warm and rich fabric. It originally became popular in Europe in the 1800s and is also known as English
Ribbing. The brioche stitch resembles a 1 x 1 rib but has a lot more loftiness and stretch. The natural stretch of the stitch is great for loose-fitting items that require ease.
Avoid using yarn is slippery such as alpaca, silk or bamboo as the tendency to 'grow' in length is pronounced. Opt for a yarn that has a more grip such as 100% wool (not a super-wash).
If you
choose to have selvedge stitches, it important that the first stitch at the
start of the row is slipped or a ripple will appear along the edges.
Brioche Stitch
(Even number of stitches)
Foundation Row *yo-sl1, k1; repeat from * to end
(Even number of stitches)
Foundation Row *yo-sl1, k1; repeat from * to end
Pattern Row *yo-sl1,
k2tog; repeat from * to end
Repeat the Pattern Row to form the
Brioche stitch.
Casting On Use a cast on method that has a lot of give
to accommodate for the stretchiness of the brioche stitch pattern. The
long-tail cast-on method works well for the brioche stitch.
Foundation Row To work the yo-sl1, bring the yarn forward and slip the
next stitch purlwise. Knit the next stitch. A ‘yarn over’ stitch will be
created as you take the yarn from the front to work the knit stitch.
Pattern Row Work
the yo-sl1 as worked in the foundation row. Knit the next 2 stitches together (this
will be the slip stitch and yarn over of the previous row).
Binding Off When binding off, do not create the yarn
over. You can slip 1 stitch (or purl the stitch to keep the ribbing pattern)
and then k2tog. Bind off very loosely to maintain the stretchiness of the
fabric. A conventional bind off will require using a needle a couple sizes
larger. The Italian bind off works well with this stitch pattern or Elizabeth
Zimmerman’s sewn bind off.
Counting Stitches Do not count the yarn overs
when counting stitches.
K2tog Some
patterns reference the K2tog as brk (brioche knit).
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