How to knit 2-color brioche stitch: a Knittycat's Knits tutorial

[@lynnnielsen]

I was tearing my hair out with other videos on brioche...was about to give up but noticed your cat pic!! Glad your kitty lured me in. Your instruction is very clear. Thank you. Brioche is now my friend!!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

So glad you found my video and it helped. Welcome to the brioche lovers club😊 Thanks for watching and hope you subscribe. Best wishes!

[@laurentdumont160]

Tellement vrai. Elle est super 👍🏻🥰

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Merci beaucoup, Johanne! Salut😊

[@juliecalderon4755]

Just joining the chorus to say that I was able to follow yours after almost giving up, too. Thank you so much!!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Julie!😊 So glad it was helpful. Best wishes for the holiday season!!

[@nilanthiwijemanna2438]

No word to say...this is the video clearly explain brioche stich..I was tired watching others video untill now.Good teacher 👍💖 thanks for sharing your ability 😊

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks so much, Nilanthi! Happy you liked it and hope you try this stitch on a project. I am working on a 2-color honeycomb brioche stitch scarf right now and will post a tutorial on that soon. Stay tuned and thanks for supporting my channel😊

[@nilanthiwijemanna2438]

@@KnittycatsKnits thanks again to you teaching clearly..nearly 1week I tried to catch this stich on my project..too tried to understand..and I want giveup.but today luckily I found your tutorial 😃 i will be waiting to learn more projects frm u

[@Yurok22]

Just fantastic. Very good teacher. I can now do this stitch which I couldn't follow any of the other tutorials. Thank you. I love the bark and burp really helpful

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Jeanette Frizzell Thanks, Jeanette! Glad you found it helpful. Happy knitting 😊

[@laurentdumont160]

Merci beaucoup. Tu es très patiente. Tu prends le temps d'expliquer pour nous simplifier la vie 🤗💚🧶🧶🧶

[@KnittycatsKnits]

De rien, Johanne. Mon plaisir! Merci d'avoir regardé ma vidéo😀

[@scathatch]

Definitely the clearest description for two colour brioche I have come across. Thankyou for teaching me with your clear instructions and pleasing voice.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

My pleasure, Brownen Algate! So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and best wishes!😀

[@eagle8317685]

Your colour choice is so nice.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Khurshida!😃

[@anneattard9438]

Thank you. This video lesson is very clear. I finally can understand how to brioche, as you've demonstrated the technique slowly and clearly.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Anne Attard Thanks for the lovely comment, Anne. Glad you found it helpful and hope you try it out. Thanks for watching my video😊

[@shirleywinter2971]

Good tutorial! Very clear and not too fast. Thank you!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Shirley😊

[@ishtalmadge7664]

Super clear and helpful. Went through three or four other tutorials that I couldn't follow, and several just show you how to keep knitting, not how to start. Thank you so much! ^.^

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Ish! So glad you found this useful. Best wishes😊

[@gray_ah]

Time stamps in case you still need to follow along: Set up row @3:57 Row 1 @6:26 Row 2 @9:05 Row 3 @11:24 Row 4 @13:22

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks for posting these! Good idea for me to post these in a pinned comment for future videos (: Thanks for watching and best wishes!

[@TheNightFlower]

Champ! Thank you.

[@iannah.c]

Thank you!

[@anishahahmed1999]

Thank you so much! I watched so many videos and yours has been my lifeline! I have no completed my swatch and knit in brioche stitch for the first time ever! THANK YOU!!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Anishah! So happy for this feedback and glad you found it useful. Best wishes!🤗

[@dflork]

Thank you for such a clear and precise lesson in two color brioche knitting, it’s a great help to me 👍👍👍

[@KnittycatsKnits]

So happy to hear that 😊Thanks for watching and best wishes for the new year!!

[@labond222]

I've tried several youtube tutorials but yours is the clearest and easiest to follow. Thank you for sharing.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

My pleasure, Linda! Thanks for watching and best wishes😀

[@marcyfahncke8850]

You are a fantastic teacher!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Marcy! 🤗 Best wishes!

[@babadeedee214]

You’re an excellent teacher! Thank you 👍🏻

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Debbie😊 Cheers!

[@jennykim5247]

Thank you so much. This is the most clear explanation of the brioche stitch. Great!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Jenny Kim Thanks, Jenny! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@judithjunop]

Dearest Knittycat, you are a brilliant teacher. I paid to take a class with Kate Atherley who repeatedly humiliated me in front of the other students because I couldn't transition from row 4 back to row 1. Thank you for being such a good teacher. ♥

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks for the lovely comment, Judith! No one should be made to feel bad when learning a craft. So sorry you experienced that in the class. But am glad that you watched and liked my video. Keep on knitting and enjoy the journey!😊

[@KrissyKnits]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Two of my patterns require brioche stitch and I found it very intimidating. After watching your video it has made it something I’ll be able to tackle.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, KrissyKnits! So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for supporting my channel and best wishes!😊

[@sadheart24]

Thanks for your clear instructions.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

@@sadheart24 My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and best wishes 🤗

[@zoridahall4732]

Thank for your tutorial,,,I watched several tutorials from other knitters,and most of the time after the set up round they knitted the first two rnds and then they purl the other two,,,much easier to understand it,,, the concept of it just k1,yo, slip 1 and knit two together, when you slip onealways do it as if you were going to purl,,,, and much easier when casting on even numbers,,,,,,ZZZ less complicated for the new beginners to understand it thank

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Zoridah😊

[@zammanish1]

Thanks for such a understandable way of demonstration

[@KnittycatsKnits]

My pleasure, Nuzhat! Best wishes (:

[@TheNightFlower]

Fantastic tutorial as is your usual standard. I’m so so happy I found your channel. You explain things so clearly. I’ve been struggling with brioche my entire knitting life and I finally get it. I knitted a whole panel of 2 colour brioche knit and it had *zero* mistakes. At no point did I lose track of what I was doing, thanks to your very clear explanation. Thanks also for the written instructions. New subscriber. Thanks again.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

So happy to hear that. For extra insurance though, you can consider adding proactive lifelines to protect the work (video at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3Hf3WCqqhkqbs). Best wishes and keep on knitting.

[@TheNightFlower]

Knittycat's Knits That’s a great idea. Thanks for the link. Take care.

[@Vee13H]

Thank you so much! You have a wonderful way of teaching, enough detail so that we don't get lost and your voice is calm and soothing to listen to. I only just discovered this pattern and then found you on KZbin and I am looking forward to working on it. :)

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Vanessa! Your lovely comment warmed my heart. I am so glad that you discovered this pattern. I love brioche knitting and am working on the next level of brioche patterns, hoping to have a lot more videos in the upcoming year (just posted a reboot of my one color brioche hat video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKYaqWFerejh5o). Do let me know if you have questions as you try this and hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did. Thanks for your support and happy knitting! (:

[@Vee13H]

Thanks Knittycat :) I may very well be back with questions, as I have done the first 5 rows about 4 times already and keep making a mistake somewhere which means I must start again :( So I think I am a long way off from trying the hat but I'm saving the pattern, thank you!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

@@Vee13H Vanessa, yes, the 2-color pattern is a bit finicky and it took me a while to get it right too. If you are very new to brioche though, would suggest trying out the 1-color brioche pattern first (link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anaTo3-jaMSdjrc). It will get you really familiar with the brioche stitches and then hopefully the 2-color pattern will become easier. I am here if you have questions. Best wishes and happy holidays!😊

[@joanknights]

Very clear instructions/demonstration.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Joan! Best wishes 🤗

[@maryannejordan6227]

Excellent tutorial. Very clear. Thank you especially for the written pattern..very helpful. I think I can finally tackle this.👍💕🌸

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, MaryAnne! Hope you enjoy knitting this stitch and best wishes for your projects😀

[@robinhamilton2]

Love this video. Thank you for your wonderful teaching. I'm going to get knitting!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Robin! Glad you liked it and hope you enjoy knitting brioche. Best wishes😀

[@enlightenedneeds1512]

Nice beautiful knit art

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Enlightened Needs. I absolutely love brioche knitting and the 2-color pattern has enough complexity in it to keep my knitting on its toes and produce a wonderful piece. Thanks for watching my video!

[@enlightenedneeds1512]

@@KnittycatsKnits hug.we are friends

[@enlightenedneeds1512]

@@KnittycatsKnits Stick to the things you love!

[@kittiekat4ever]

Where has this tutorial been all my life!!! You are a fantastic teacher! I couldn't begin to follow any of the other videos I've tried. You've made this so much easier to follow. Don't get me wrong this is a complicated stitch for me, but I totally think I will be able to do this now that I have seen your video! THANK YOU!!!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks so much, kittiekat4ever! Glad you found it useful and hope enjoy knitting it. Best wishes!🤗

[@周玉英-q9y]

Thank you very much ! ! Finally I learned how to knit " Brioche " from you !

[@KnittycatsKnits]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching it and so glad you found it helpful (:

[@peanut2000j]

I been struggling with this stitch seen other videos but yours explained it very well happy now not frustrated anymor

[@KnittycatsKnits]

peanut2000j Thanks! Happy it helped you. And thanks for watching the video😊

[@jillbrown8164]

Excellent teacher!!! I finally get it. Thank you so much.

[@ruthgrant8213]

I agree-best video ever after many attempts at this--success!! I hope you have tutorial on 2 color brioche in the round:). Thank you!!!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Ruth😃 Check out my hat video that shows 2-color brioche in the round: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7cf4udfNGZmqs.

[@ruthgrant8213]

Oh, I found it!!!

[@zeawulf663]

This has been super helpful for making a brioche swatch. Thank You ☺️

[@KnittycatsKnits]

That's so great to hear, Zea! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! Best wishes 😊

[@kerryhite1970]

Fantastic tutorial! It really helped that you showed from right after CO. I’ve watched a few others that didn’t and there were little things (like when you turn and the set up row) that were unclear. Thank you for demystifying brioche!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks so much, Kerry! Took me a while yo learn it, so happy I could share it. Hope you have fun knitting a brioche project. Thanks for watching my videos and best wishes😊

[@michaelcole6707]

your the only video tutorial i understood thank you

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Michael🤗

[@XatxiFly]

Very clear and helpful, thank you!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thank you 😊 Best wishes!

[@anikabennett810]

Thank you! That worked! Love your videos, great instruction!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Anika Bennett Great! Glad it worked and thanks for the comments!😊 Happy knitting!

[@Bhartn48]

Thank you! I had tried other videos can couldn’t do. You video really helped a lot!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Bhartn48 Thanks! Happy to know it helped 😊

[@lucygomez4907]

Me encantó como esplicas, y el vídeo está muy bien echó muestra bien el tejido gracias soy de Argentinagentina

[@KnittycatsKnits]

¡Muchas gracias, Lucy! Estoy feliz de que le lo encantado . Gracias por verlo. Buena suerte😊

[@windymatheo]

Well.. after a dozen tries I finally got it right. I was inserting needle and then bringing yarn around...Nope, wrong. Bring yarn around and Then insert to stitch! My fault for not paying closer attention to your clear instructions.. Anyway, your video is perfect teaching and thank you very much for it.. This two-color brioche has really captured my interest!

[@chandanimunasinghe776]

Very nice illustration.Thank you very much.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Chandani Munasinghe Thanks 😊

[@mariar8025]

this takes practice alright hehehe. nice video. I like how the yarn makes a really nice brioche pattern. thanks

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Maria. Yes, agree that it that does take practice, but once I started knitting it, I fell in love with this pattern. Hope you give it a try and love it too. Happy knitting (:

[@emilymiscool]

Thank you for the clear and concise tutorial! My only question is, how do I know when to slip vs knit/ purl the first and last stitches?

[@joieashley1951]

WATCHED SOOOOOOO MANY THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT I ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Joie! Glad you found it helpful 😊 Hope you subscribe and best wishes!

[@carollb809y]

Thank you for this very clear tutorial. It definitely can be confusing.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Carol Bowen Thanks Carol 😊Hope you give this a try. And let me know if you have questions or need me to demo anything else (working on a toe-up sock video now).

[@Julia-ot3zd]

I just finished knitting a scarf with this stitch, this pattern was wonderful and your explanation was so helpful! As soon as I finished I immediately wanted to start a second project- has anyone tried turning this pattern into a blanket? I was thinking of making a garter edge of about 5 stitches, casting on somewhere between 100-150 stitches, and possibly upsizing the needles and yarn to a super bulky weight with corresponding needles. Thank you so much, Knittycat!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Congrats on the scarf, Julia! And so great to hear you want to try it again for a bigger project. Actually I did the exact same thing and knit a poncho with this 2-color brioche. I used worsted weight yarn (medium) for that but going to bulkier yarn should be fine too. And yes, you can add stitches to either side to create a border (would suggest placing stitch markers at either end to know where border ends and brioche pattern begins). A great way to start would be to pick your yarn and needles and make a swatch to figure out number of sts to cast. Then cast them and get started. With bulkier yarn, your blanket will be ready in no time😊 Thanks so much for watching and reach out if you have questions. Best wishes!

[@laylaburgan7999]

Finally a great two color brioche tutorial! I was about to give up on finding one until I came across your video! Thanks so much

[@KnittycatsKnits]

My pleasure, Layla! Glad you found it useful. If you wish to try 2-color brioche with an i-cord edge, check out my video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHq4paGugpZ_hpo. Thanks and best wishes😃

[@anamariajauregui5292]

Gracias, muy clara la explicacion, yo no hablo español, pero leo la traduccion. Saludos. Ana

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Ana Maria, estoy feliz que puede leer la traduccion y entiende este video. Muchas gracias por ver mi video y saludos 😊.

[@janetclawson7528]

Dear Knitty,I haven't bothered you for quite some time. I have been too busy making all kinds of things with all of your great Brioche stitches. Here is my question. Is there a way to do two color Brioche on circular needles like I use for hats. Since we slide the yarn in the regular 2 needle patterns I'm wondering if there might be a way to knit in the round with two colors.Thank you for all of the joy you have given me. Your admiring friend, Jan Clawson thanks so much for all of the joy you have given me.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Janet Clawson Hiya, Jan. Great to hear from you again and thanks for your question on knitting 2-color brioche in the round. It actually ends up being much simpler than knitting it in the flat. Knit an even number of sts with color 1, then set up row with color 2 as *Sl1Yf, P1 (rep from * to end. From then on, it is a 2-row repeat as follows: Row 1 (with color 1): *BRK, YfSl1 (rep from * to end); Row 2 (with color 2): *Sl1Yf, BRP (rep from * to end). For a hat, you can then do similar decreases at the end as the 1-color brioche hat. I have started knitting a 2-color hat and hope to post a video soon (: Your comments and questions always inspire me to knit something new. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hiya, Jan. Great to hear from you again and thanks for your question on knitting 2-color brioche in the round. It actually ends up being much simpler than knitting it in the flat. Knit an even number of sts with color 1, then set up row with color 2 as *Sl1Yf, P1 (rep from * to end. From then on, it is a 2-row repeat as follows: Row 1 (with color 1): *BRK, YfSl1 (rep from * to end); Row 2 (with color 2): *Sl1Yf, BRP (rep from * to end). For a hat, you can then do similar decreases at the end as the 1-color brioche hat. I have started knitting a 2-color hat and hope to post a video soon (: Your comments and questions always inspire me to knit something new. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@nandinibajpeyee6497]

Very nice.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Nandini😃

[@mimi728100]

Thanks for the clear description of two-color brioche. Please tell me the yarn you used for the pink scarf, the weight and needle size. Am wanting to create a substantial stroller/car seat blanket using this technique but am having trouble finding suitable yarn during Covid. Thanks again.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Mary, actually I bought a pack of 5 yarns (I think each was about 3 oz or 100 g or so, worsted weight, 100% premium acrylic) at Tuesday Morning (this was a few years ago). I think I used a US size 7 or 8 needle (4.5-5 mm). I think for you project a worsted weight yarn with US 7-9 needles would work just fine (can knit up a small swatch first to figure out how many stitches you would need for the blanket). If you prefer a variegated yarn look (and don't mind 100% acrylic), then the Caron Cakes (or Caron Big Cakes) yarn would work well, I think. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and best wishes! 😃

[@mimi728100]

@@KnittycatsKnits Thanks for your quick reply. You definitely know what it's like to feel the need to get the project going! The detail is very much appreciated and like the idea of variegated yarn. I enjoy clear videos very much. Keep them coming.

[@DaMisTy]

Thanks

[@donnar9102]

How many stitches did you use for your cowl width? (Not Length)

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Donna, I cast on 31 sts for the cowl (:

[@nl2766]

I have watched other videos. Your instructions are very clear. It seems that when the two strands are together, we knit?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks! It is a fun pattern and although may seem a bit hard at first, it ends up being quite easy with a bit of practice. About your question though, it is not always that you would knit when two strands are together. The two strands together are what we call the brioche stitch. And one some rows you have to knit them (that is, do a brioche knit) and on some rows, you have to purl them (that is, do a brioche purl). Hoping the detailed pattern in the video description field along with watching the video demo will help. Thanks for watching and best wishes😃

[@nl2766]

@@KnittycatsKnits Thank you!!

[@zasr7171]

Thank s this had made it very easy for me :))) Can u advise on how to make the edge neater ,or how we can work a neater edge into it.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks! The best way I know to make a neat edge for this stitch is to slip the first stitch. I am working on a 2-color brioche scarf right now with a mock cable pattern and slipping the first stitch in each row is giving me a neat edge on either side. Another way you could try is to add 1 or 2 stitch at each end and then knit it/them to create a garter stitch border (if you do this, may want to place markers at either side to know the beginning and end of the brioche pattern). Hope this was helpful. Thanks for watching my videos. Happy knitting (:

[@induverma5760]

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[@patricecooper8419]

Would you please tell me what kink of circular knitting needles those are in thus wonderful video? Your cowl is so pretty

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Patrice Cooper Hi Patrice, the ones I used to knit the light green-dark green brioche knit poncho were just regular aluminum circular knitting needles, US size 10.5 (which is 6.5 mm). I think the brand was Susan Bates. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching my videos! Happy knitting😊

[@angelitasolivenromano2679]

hi knitty cat! i noticed that there is a discrepancy between your step by step tutorial of the set up row and row 4. also, my 2-color edging is not as beautiful as yours. please help me. thank you.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Angelita, sorry for delayed response to your question, but I am so glad you asked it. I went back and saw the video tutorial and the video shows it correctly. I think the confusing part may be my pattern description, so I have tried to rectify it for Row 4. Basically, for the set-up row (which you only do once), you knit the first stitch, then bring yarn to the front, slip the next stitch, and then keeping yarn in the front, knit the next stitch (in the written pattern, I have this as "yf, sl1, yo, k1" and I think the "yo" in there might be confusing, but it is there to say that keep the yarn in the front, so that it "yarns over" when you do the k1). In Row 4, you start by knitting the first stitch, then bring yarn to the front, slip the next stitch, then brioche knit (BRK) the next stitch (written in pattern as: K1, *yf, sl1, BRK). You repeat the :yf, sl1, BRK until the last 2 stitches. Then you bring the yarn forward, slip next stitch, then with yarn in the front, knit the last stitch (in written pattern, I had this as "sl1, YO, k1", but I agree that could be misleading; so have now changed it to clarify this in the Row 4 pattern). Hope this helps. Apologies again if this was confusing and so happy you reached out to help me rectify it. I do hope the 2-color pattern works out for you. I will be posting some brioche 2-color mock cable stitch patterns soon and so hopefully, once you have mastered this one, you will want to try those as well. Do let me know if you have other questions and thanks for watching my videos! Best wishes (:

[@angelitasolivenromano2679]

hello knitty cat! thank you for your clarification. i have put in a lot of faith in your step by step tutorial that i completely ignored the written pattern that you posted as i am still not knowledgeable in reading written patterns. with this, i made my own pattern just as it is being shown in your video. currently, i am attempting to make a 2 color brioche cowl/scarf project for a dear friend and i am happy that you are going to post a brioche pattern in your channel. i have all types of needles and still experimenting which of them would be better fit for said project. i think using circular needles would be helpful especially when making long projects. what do you think? again, thank you for this clarification. please continue to give inspiration especially to newbie knitters like myself. cheers! :)

[@KnittycatsKnits]

@@angelitasolivenromano2679 So glad you are trying this out. It can be challenging for newbies, but definitely possible. I love circular needles (bought an interchangeable set of circular bamboo needles last year). Circulars are great as you can use them as regular flat needles and also use them for pattens that require double-pointed needles like the 2-color brioche. Regarding patterns, I am still working on putting together my website, so for now, I post the pattern in te video description field. Once I have my website up (before Summer), will link ip to that and will hopefully be able to write out patterns in detail. Best wishes for your project😊

[@judyteich1184]

Hi. Excellent tutorial. I'm curious as to the reason 2 color brioche switches from knit to purl in the rows. I was going to knit up a sample just using one or the other but thought I would ask first.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Judy, and great question. I think the reason for the BRK and BRP stitches has to do with achieving the brioche look, where the ridges appear in one color on one side and the opposite color on the other. So, to achieve this, we do a BRK on one side and a BRP on the other side (after turning work) with the same color. For just a single color brioche, you only need BRK since we turn work after each row, and so ridges on both sides appear in same color (link to 1-color brioche video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anaTo3-jaMSdjrc). Ah....the wonderful science of brioche. Hope this helps, and hoping you enjoy knitting this stitch, be it with one color or two. You can also check out the 2-color honeycomb brioche stitch (link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3q0emuujt14q5I), where a similar thing happens as the 2-color brioche. Thanks for supporting my channel and best wishes.😊

[@helen.kepner7666]

You are a great teacher you. Really explain everything I’m going to try it I’m on a iPad how do I get you patterns thank you Helen

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Helen. Kepner Thanks, Helen 😊 You can access the patterns in the Description field below the video (there should be a drop down arrow, almost like a triangle below the video window; I checked and it should be visible when you access KZbin on your iPad). I post all pattern details there as well as helpful links to my other videos. Thanks for watching my video and please let me know if you have other questions.

[@liannehepler9601]

Thanks for the great video!! I can't wait to try this for an upcoming baby blanket. Two quick questions: (1) The finished pieces you show in the beginning have beautiful clean edges-will these instructions produce the same edge? and (2) I think there is an extra "YO" in the written instructions for the set-up row? Thanks again! I've just watched about 5-6 brioche videos and this is my fave :)

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Lianne Hepler Thanks, Lianne, and glad you liked it. Yes, if you follow this pattern, you will get a nice edge (result of slipping the first stitch on each row). Great catch on the extra "yo" in set-up row. I think I had that in so knitters will know to keep yarn in front (perhaps that's a better way of putting it). I have added in a clarification note, so hoping it helps 😊 Thanks again for watching and have fun knitting the baby blanket. Please let me know if you have questions or have ideas/requests for other video tutorials.

[@anikabennett810]

How do I get to the instructions? I don't see it below this video

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Anika Bennett Hi Anika, the instructions are in the video details field. If you click on the small dropdown arrow below the video, it will show you the description and pattern details. Thanks for watching my video😊

[@leftycrafter]

Great instructions. Thank you. Can you share what yarns you used for the pink Cowl at the beginning? Thank you.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Lefty Crafter Thanks for watching the video and the comment. I actually used 100% acrylic yarn that came in a 5-yarn pack, with colors ranging from light pink to a almost maroon (sorry don't recall tge brand). Each skein was about 50 or 100 g (2 or 3 oz) I think. It was a good price for the pack so I bought it thinking I'll use it for something. Worked out well for the cowl, but probably would not have had enough for a scarf.

[@jeanettegriston6927]

Even watching the videos of my usually very good teachers I have not been able to understand the brioche stitch esp. the 2 coloured stitch. You are the only one I have come across to explain this perfectly and together with your written instructions I have mastered this stitch! Thank you! One question:- is there any way to recognise which row I am on if I suddenly have to put my work to one side?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Jeanette, catching up on my KZbin comments and your wonderful comment made my month😊 So happy you have this stitch down!! Actually, there is a way to tell which row you are on but may be a bit complicated to explain in text. I am wrapping up a mock cable brioche scarf project and will be posting a video on that in the upcoming weeks. I will plan to do a companion video to show how to know which row you are on. For now, if both color are at the same end, then you know you have to turn work. Then, you can look at the ridges formed on the side facing you and the predominant color of the stitches on needle. If ridges are in dark color and predominant color is also dark, that means you need to knit next row with light color. You also have to look at the ridges stitch and see if it is a regular stitch or a brioche stitch. That then determines whether you do a BRP (or a BRK) or if you need to do a yarn fwd slip. Sounds too complicated, I know, but will be better demonstrated in a video. Will definitely plan on making on soon 😊 Thanks so much for watching my videos and best wishes!

[@jeanettegriston6927]

Knittycat's Knits thank you so much for your answer to my question. I will sit with my knitting in a minute to see if I understand. If not I will definitely look forward to your video

[@jeanettegriston6927]

YES! I did it! Thank you for your excellent explanation. It took me a little while to work it out but I got there. I also took 4 photos of the 4 rows to recognise each one.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Most awesome!! So thrilled for you. I have a swatch knit up and will record the video this weekend. Ok if I give you a shout out (by first name only) in the video? Wouldn't have thought to do the video if you had not asked the question (and so glad you did)😊

[@jeanettegriston6927]

Knittycat's Knits yes absolutely, no problem. And thanks again for your tuition and your replies. Good luck with the video xx

[@mayas5013]

Great!!!!! Thank you

[@KnittycatsKnits]

+Tan Tan Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it😊

[@shirleywarren2560]

How do i connect to the written instructions?

[@janetclawson7528]

Dear Knittycat, here I am again. I can't thank you enough for teaching me the Brioche stitches. I have made two one color scarfs and am working on a two color scarf. I have been knitting for over fifty years. I have worked on circular needles for ages. I was hoping I wouldn't have to bother you again but here I am😔 I have tried at least 15 times to make the Brioche hat. I've watched you over and over but I still get the same result. I have your pattern too. Can you please tell me how you end row two. The pattern says I should end with a Burp. I seem to have an extra stitch. My problem is with the marker at the end of this row too. I have used a marker for making hats a zillion times but switching the rows may be my problem. I'm not giving up! Thank you kind teacher. 🤗 Jan Clawson, Seaside Oregon

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hey Jan, thanks for reaching out. I tried out the hat pattern again to see what might be going on and I think I know. If you follow the 1-color hat pattern exactly and cast on 64 st, then add st marker and start set up row. In set up row, first st is really just bringing yarn forward, sl 1, then yo (so all the way around needle), then P1. When done with this row and starting row 1, you will see that the yf that you did at the start of set up row just kind of hangs and doesn't look like a whole st. However, this yf along with the next st will be the st you BRK at the start of Row 1. Then bring yf, slip next st and continue doing a BRK, YF , Sl1 for the whole Row 1. When you reach st marker, to the right of the marker, you should have the yarn in front and then another st (this was the last slipped st in Row 1). Now, SM and start Row 2, by bringing the yarn forward again as in wrapping it around the needle (so it wraps around that last slipped st from Row 1; this way you have now created a brioche st that will be there at the end of Row 2 to BRP). Once you have wrapped it around, now slip 1 st (you will now be on the left of the SM), do YO (so wrap yarn around this slipped st), then BRP next st. If you continue on now with *Sl1, YO, BRP*, you should have a st to BRP at the end. I hope this helps. It can be a bit tricky when knitting this in the round. Hoping you can follow along in the video as well (at the start and end of each row) and wishing you success in knitting the hat 😊 Please reach out if you have questions. Really appreciate your interest and support!

[@Bethabara9]

Is there a reason for brioche purl in 2 colors but not in single color?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Good question! Actually the reason why there is a brioche purl in 2 colors is because you have to pretty much knit the same side of the row twice over (once with one color, then slide the stitches to other end and knit it again). Then, in order to maintain the ridges on each side in the same color (eg, dark-colored ridges on one side and light-colored ridges on the other side), the brioche purl is required. The 2-color pattern can seem a bit complicated at the start but once you work on it a bit, it becomes quite easy and automatic. I hope you give this try. Thanks so much for watching and best wishes (:

[@janetclawson7528]

I feel like I am living in your studio. I have watched your videos over and over. You are so good at teaching ! How do I Get a copy of instructions for the two color Briosche? Thank you so much. Jan Clawson, Seaside, Oregon

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Janet Clawson Thanks, Janet 😊Happy you like the videos. I have written up the 2-color brioche in the Description field of the video. You may need to copy it onto a Word or other program to print. I am working on creating my Knittycat's Knits website and will post all patterns featured on my videos there. For now though, please see the description field where I enter all the details. Let me know if you have questions. Happy knitting and happy holidays!

[@patricecooper8419]

Can you explain how you bind off the brioche stitch! I generally know how to bind off, but this is a brioche stitch.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Patrice, great question! Please check out my video on binding off in 2-color brioche and hope that helps 😊

[@JosePerez-rg6wy]

Dose this work if you cast in a even or odd amount of stitches too

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Jose, my pattern (provided in video description) is for an odd number of stitches. When 2-color brioche is knit in the round (like when knitting a hat), then an even number of stitches works (if interested, check out my brioche hat video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7cf4udfNGZmqs). Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and best wishes!😊

[@patricecooper8419]

Could I ask you what kind of circular needles those are, and where did you get them? You cowl and wrap is very beautiful!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Patrice. I believe those were my US size 9 aluminum circular needles, 29" in. The brand is Susan Bates. I have since bought a Takumi set of bamboo circ needles (interchangeable) that I really like. But those aluminum ones work just as well. Hope that helps 😊

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Also, I think I just bought them at a crafts store (in the US, like Jo-Anns or Michaels). But you can also find them online.

[@patricecooper8419]

@@KnittycatsKnits Thank you again Ms. Knittycat!

[@KnittycatsKnits]

@@patricecooper8419 You are welcome, Patrice! Just wanted to add that since posting this video, I purchased a Takumi set of interchangeable bamboo circular needles and they are excellent, although pricey (www.michaels.com/clover-interchangeable-circular-knitting-needles-takumi-combo-set/10234451.html). Hope to post a product review on it one of these days. It helps to have sharp/pointy needles for brioche, but as I recall, the aluminum ones I used worked just fine back then 😊

[@glazedtalons]

What is the name of the pink yarn?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Nathalie, sorry I don't recall. This was actually from a pack off 5 skeins in varying shades of pink, each about 100 g in weight. Was not any standard brand (like Lion Brand or Caron); was 100% acrylic and worsted weight. I would say the Caron Simply Soft yarn would be close to this one in weight and feel/touch. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and best wishes 😀

[@glazedtalons]

@@KnittycatsKnits Thank you. Caron Simply Soft is nice. 😊

[@BeaKcrochet]

Thank you!

[@rzfalkoff]

If you are knitting on an infinity loom or straight loom, do you turn the loom and knit on the reverse side at the end of the row or do you just reverse and go back without turning the loom?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Sorry, Rosemary. I am not familiar with loom knitting and so don't know the answer to your question. I found a couple videos that show brioche knitting using the loom and here are the links; hope they can help you. Cheers! (2-color brioche with loom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpSrpn2BpMephbM; kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfYkoWfmbaplas).

[@julieverhage5670]

slow ly evenly - no matter how good a knitter we think we are some of me just doesn't get it unless its slowed down; an you are at perfec speed. clear

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Julie (:

[@matildetessari9425]

Very nice and easy video !! Just 1 question. Do you always slide the stitches when you have yarns in both sides? or is any other time too? Please, let me know. Thank you so much in advance☺

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Thanks, Matilda 😊 For this pattern, you always slide the stitches (so no turning work) when yarns are on opposite ends. Once both yarns are at the same end, then you turn the work. Think of it like having to knit each row twice, facing the same side (once with one color, then slide, then with second color). Then, both yarns will be at the same end, which means you can now turn the work. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and supporting my chsnnel! Best wishes!

[@katherinehill3958]

Can you please clarify how to cast off from the two colour brioche? Thank you

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Katherine Hill Hi Katherine, I do a regular cast off, using the same color as the cast on edge color. For my video on this technique, click on kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXy9nId-edCtjbc. Hope this helps, but let me know if you have question.

[@glazedtalons]

Where can I find the pattern?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Nathalie, I have provided the details for the 2-color brioche stitch in the video description field. I did not outline the pattern for the cowl shown in the video but from what I can recall I used 5 skeins (100 g each, in a different color) and then kept changing the colors. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and best wishes!

[@glazedtalons]

@@KnittycatsKnits Thank you! 😇

[@helenjg4857]

So glad I found your video, 🙌 On your 2 colour scarf, what mm needles are you using please ? I love your green wrap/scarf. I am using double knit, worsted weight yarns.

[@KnittycatsKnits]

helen jg Thanks, Helen! For the pink 2-color cowl, I used 4 mm needles (US size 6). The yarn was slightly thinner than worsed weight so used a smaller needle size. For the green poncho, I used 6.5 mm needles (US size 10.5). For worsed weight uarn, I think sizes 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm needles should work well. You can try knitting a small sample first with your yarn and needle choice to get a gauge. Wishing you the best for your project😊

[@helenjg4857]

Knittycat's Knits Thanks You!. How many stitches did you cast on for your pink scarf please? I am not sure whether the number should be even or odd or how many to use! Helen

[@KnittycatsKnits]

helen jg You need to cast on an odd number of stitches for the pattern. I cast on 29 stitches for the pink cowl. If you click on the description field of the video (the little dropdown triangle below the video), I have listed the pattern details there, but let me know if you have more questions😊

[@hindabdulmajid6175]

Hi I would like to ask what shall do when I change the two colours pattern into one colour? Shall continue the same pattern of four raws?

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Yes, if you have started this pattern with 2 different colors, but then want to continue with just one color, then you can continue the same pattern but you will need to have 2 skeins of that same color. So you would be following the same pattern, but using one skein for the main color rows and the second skein (of the same color, in your case) for the contrasting color rows. Hope that helps. If you plan on doing this project but only using 1 color the entire time, then I would follow the pattern shown in my how-to-knit-1-color-brioche video (link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anaTo3-jaMSdjrc).

[@hindabdulmajid6175]

Knittycat's Knits thanks a lot I got it , I am doing it altering bits two colours and one colour Thanks again

[@matildetessari9425]

Do you cast on odd number of stitches or an even number? Please, let me know

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Matilde Tessari I cast an odd number of stitches for the pattern shown in video. I have also provided a detailed notes in the Description field. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching the video😊

[@matildetessari9425]

Thank you.

[@anikabennett810]

Hi again, so sorry, but I can't find the details icon at all

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Anika Bennett No worries, Anika. If you are using the KZbin app or even just looking up KZbin in the browser, when you click on the video, you will see the video title below ("How to knit..."). To the right of that should be a small inverted black triangle. That is the dropdown arrow I had mentioned. If you click on that, it will open up the description. Hoping this works for you.

[@induverma5760]

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[@induverma5760]

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[@pkass2895]

It would hel;p if you name your colors when you switch from one to the other. It’s confusing as you are doing it now.

[@sukritinarayan7763]

First knit one bring the yarn purlwise n slip one n knit one makes the br stitch keep on likewise on one needle n slide all stitches in other side n purl one St n purl first br st with yarn forward n slip one n yarn over then again purl br St then when bothyarns come on one side repeat the first step n like wise am I right..

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Hi Sukriti, thanks for your question. What you have mentioned is correct, but it only covers part of the pattern. I will try to explain below, but please also see the pattern in the description field of the video, as it may be easier to consult that as you follow along the video. For the set-up row (knit in 1 color; lets call this color B): knit 1, then bring yarn purlwise, then slip 1 and knit 1 [with the yarn in front to make the br st for next row]). After set-up row, slip all stitches to the other side and start Row 1 with second color (call it color A): slip first stitch (can also purl this st as you mention), then br purl, then slip next st, then bring yarn over (around the needle, purlwise); repeat this BRP, sl1, YO until last 3 sts, then br purl and slip 1 [or can purl last stitch]). Now both yarns (color A and B) will be at the same end. Now turn the work, and knit Row 2 with Color B (same color as Set-up row): purl 1, then slip 1, bring yarn over (around the needle purlwise), then br purl; repeat this sl1, YO, BRP until last 2 sts, then sl1, YO, P1. Slide sts to the other end for Row 3 (with Color A, same as Row 1): slip 1, then br knit, yarn to front purlwise, then slip 1; repeat BRK, YF, slip 1 this till last 3 sts, then br knit and slip 1. Both yarns will now be at one end, so turn work and now knit Row 4 (with color B, same as Row 2): k1, bring yarn to front purlwise, slip 1, then br knit; repeat YF, slip 1, BRK until last 2 sts, then slip 1, YF, and knit 1. Now slide sts again to other end and do Rows 1-4 (as per above). The pattern may not look like much initially, but after about a couple Rows 1-4 repeats, it will start to look like the 2-color brioche. Just know that you don’t turn work (to do next row) unless both yarns are the same end. Also, in Rows 1 & 2, you do Br Purl (BRP), but the order of the slip, YO, BRP is different in Row 1 and Row 2. Similarly, in Rows 3 & 4, you do Br Knit (BRK),, but the order of the slip, YF, BRK is different in Row 3 and Row 4. Apologies for the long explanation, but hope this helps. Best wishes and Happy New Year!!

[@sukritinarayan7763]

Knittycat's Knits thx for so explained ans I will try n see ☺️

[@elizabethrogge1325]

I have discovered the easiest way in the world to brioche knit

[@KnittycatsKnits]

Elizabeth Rogge That's so good to hear. Thanks, Elizabeth 😊

[@judicooper9776]

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[@jsio3820]

That is NOT Kitchener stitch!

[@janemiller7006]

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[@ВалентинаАнатольевна-р2и]

Ужасно много лишних движений