We wil make a basic swatch and look at the unique terms and symbols used in brioche stitch patterns.
The second half of the class is dedicated to examining and understanding our brioche swatches and trouble shooting common mistakes.
This class focuses on 2 - colour brioche worked flat, but information will also be provided for 1 colour (it's more advanced than with 2 colours) and circular techniques
When:
Sunday 11th April 2027
1pm - 4pm
Pre Requisites:
Must know knit, purl, slip, yarn over, and experience reading written or charted pattern
What to bring:
Worsted Weight yarn in two colours. 4mm circular needles or double pointed needles, sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with eraser, stitch markers, tapestry needles large and small, tape measure, small calculator, needles and crochet hooks of various sizes.
Homework:
None
Who is Xandy Peters:
Xandy Peters is a knitting designer and teacher, best known as the innovator of the stacked stitch technique and for the Fox Paws pattern. Starting out as a footwear and product designer, he turned to knitting as a way to explore textiles and surfaces without using factory production and has since made a career out of publishing new patterns and teaching workshops. Xandy has been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knitty, and Pom Pom Quarterly, has a Craftsy class teaching the stacked stitch technique and continues to self publish patterns on a regular basis.
Terms & Conditions:
By booking this workshop, your place is confirmed.
• Cancellations on or before 12th March: refund minus $20 merchant fee
• Cancellations on or before 19th March: 50% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or before 26th March: 25% refund (if your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
• Cancellations on or after 2nd April: no refund (unless your place is filled, refund minus $20 merchant fee applies)
