Two-Color Brioche

[@JonathanLivingston-u2c]

If you know how to do brioche, you still should watch for the entertainment 😊 Steven, you're just a natural teacher!

[@scwatermann]

I love you!! I have started and failed to learn brioche knitting several times, each time with just a mess. Your tutorial is so darn accessible and understandable! “Don’t go out without your shawl. Uh oh, lost your shawl, it wanted to be a belt, get back up there. The first step is knowing it looks weird.” I cannot thank you enough!

[@doomfloof101]

The shawl that wanted to be a belt was exceptionally endearing.

[@vivrbn]

Stephen, thank you so much for separating the tutorial between Continental and English styles. You create great tutorials normally, and this makes it even easier to understand the instructions when we don't have to transfer back and forth between the two styles together in one lesson. 😊

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll share some more soon. :)

[@katecrawford9966]

Admirable teaching - clear, cute, slow enough, lots of repeats, and encouraging. Yay! Thank you, Stephen!

[@donnajohnson9834]

I agree- Stephen makes it seem doable!

[@kjoypatterson]

I just wanted to share that you did such a good job of explaining how this works as well as showing exactly how to stitch this, and you didn’t go too slow or fast. Thanks so much!

[@jandroid1962]

Thank you for creating the only clear video I've seen on brioche knitting that actually begins with the cast on. I've seen 3 videos in a row that showed brioche knitting from the middle of the project and with instructions that were clear as mud. I'd love to buy you a coffee.

[@candacebex4370]

“Don’t go out the door without your shawl.” This has MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE for me. I can’t wait to dig in to a simple brioche experience so I can move on to brioche with increases and decreases.

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

What do you mean by that statement please?

[@johannaromeijn2591]

I Will never forget the stitch that cannot go out without a shawl anymore! Wow, you make Brioche less intimidating for me! I am really going to try this. Thank you!!

[@alice-claysullivan2308]

Ditto to the last message!! So helpful for those of us who have never brioched before. Thank you!!

[@gloriaburgess2361]

I was having trouble with the Italian cast my how to book was explaining. Then I saw this, you have renewed my hope of learning this knitting method. Thank you doing this and for sharing your talents with others.

[@DDPizazz]

very helpful! I never understood how to slip the stiches to the other needle on the circular needles. I was poking each one by hand. Silly me. Just sliding it down is so easy!. You've made such a great video here. So many good tips and demonstration, I cannot even count them. Thank you.

[@zoyamichel215]

Thank u for taking the time to doing an entire brioche for continental knitters of several rows instead of switching from one to the other. This is extremely important & helpful. You're a real good teacher. Once again thanks!!!!

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@CALIGILIL]

I'm a continental knitter too and bought Marchand tutorial on crafts but her instruction was mostly with the English knitting. I just stumbled on Stephen's a d don't feel intimidated anymore 😅

[@gerrid9092]

Thank you Stephen! That was the clearest demo of brioche that I have ever seen. I feel like you have opened a whole other world of knitting to me. I have wanted to try some of your beautiful brioche patterns but was afraid. I took a brioche class at a yarn shop years ago. There were about 20 people crammed around a table. I went back for help the next day when I got something wrong. The owner was very rude and told me I needed to learn to read my knitting. I had paid for the class and bought my yarn there. I was not a customer of that shop again and I avoided brioche from then on. I’ve so been wanting to learn. Thank you again. I have bought the Craftsy class too and had watched a little. This really clarifies it all for me and I am going to work on this and watch more of that, as I know she’s a good teacher as well, but I was intimidated by it. You have a wonderful way of explaining things and now I feel I can tackle the class and try Exploration Station which I have wanted to do for years!

[@dawnmontgomery73]

Your ability to teach knitting in such an approachable and understandable method is amazing! I love just sitting and watching your tutorials even when I’m not working a project.

[@anabarrachina862]

Dear Stephen you are a true teacher! ... brioche was always for me the representation of the "unattainable" ... UNTIL I FOUND YOU !! really THANK YOU! 🧶🧶🥰🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊😊😊😊🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@user-lenabeana]

I have been hitting this point in learning where I'm asking myself if I even like the way knit looks anymore.. but when I see your projects, I absolutely love them. You bring the dopamine back.

[@kelseypeterson7518]

Holy moly, you're the first video to say directly that the MC always goes first. How simple is that! Thanks!

[@lindaboggess7634]

I love that you knit Continental! So helpful to understand how to knit Brioche left-handed!

[@machaelawhitlock7986]

This is, by far, the best 2 color brioche tutorial I've ever seen. You're amazing and please never quit doing what you do!! 🙌🏻

[@mixedandknot5911]

Great teaching voice and techniques. I love it when an instructor has a sweet melodic voice. Thank you.

[@amritkhalsa9295]

Stephen, you are an exceptional teacher!!!!! I am excited to practice 2 color brioche knitting.

[@StephenWest]

Thank you...enjoy!

[@lbgerlach]

Love the images, “shawl on the shoulder” and details like yarn in front before slip. I learned it’s all in the details esp what happens at ends of rows. Also to NOT practice with the buffalo/alpaca I bought for my scarf!! Poof!! Thank you!! You saved me.

[@junitapanjaitan8528]

I'm a continental knitter...so happy finding this video..loved it.. now I understand how to do it right !! Thx Stephen 😘

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinacorbett616]

You have a gift for explaining things so clearly!

[@rociocardenasyanquen9083]

İ came here frustrated from other videos where İ achieved nothing! Now I'm leaving happy and motivated because İ found the best teacher ever and my first brioche knitting is stunning! Thank you soo much!

[@martinafox5696]

Thank you so much for your patience . It is obvious that you do your brioche with love and passion. And wool in the right hand , I am so grateful for explanation. Already see jumper in lime and white cashmere done mostly using brioche technique. 💗💗💗

[@StephenWest]

That would be beautiful!

[@Kaileynorriscreates]

Thank you Stephen! I came here to practice for Clue 2 of 2024 MKAL! Took several tries but I got it! Thank you!

[@charlottebech64]

You’re so good at explaining 😊 thank you very much for this tutorial 👍

[@suegiesige8320]

Big day; I learned brioche and got my first vaccine! Thank you for sharing.

[@chaotickreg7024]

Nice!

[@workieddinka6334]

Thank you, Stephen, I really appreciate your guiding skill, and unforgettable too. God bless your knowledge more and more. Workie from Ethiopia, East Africa.

[@emoore9322]

Brilliant teaching. So helpful. I feel confident even though it's the first time I've done brioche. The 'mistake' was super helpful.

[@silviath521]

Thank you Stephen. I am a continental knitter and your teaching style made this much easier to learn.

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@supersirenia]

Watching you knit is magical... Thank you!

[@Schreibfluss]

Your explanation is SOOO good! I can follow, it's funny, it's easy to stay concentrated to, it's complete and now I finally feel confident to start trying it!

[@heikeludemann7009]

We don´t belt! :-) Thanks for making me laugh! And thanks for the knit lesson Mr. West! Greetings from Germany Heike

[@alisonbullock9857]

Thank you Stephen! Your repetitions and saying it out loud helped tremendously. I feel much closer to understanding what is going on when I work with brioche.

[@user-lr6yq6il7m]

Yeahhh I can't believe it, I can knit brioche 🥳😀! It took me many many times, and watched your video over and over again, also in slow motion. And now I feel so content with being able to knit brioche, what is so much fun. Thank you so much Stephen, I really appreciate your video and clear teaching!

[@margitschendel1605]

Simply wonderful explation! Thank you so much. 🎉🎉🎉

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliathiemann1285]

Superb. Thanks for showing this continental style. Very clear and doable now.

[@cadyconcepcion6392]

Omg I absolutely love you!! I can’t even begin to count how many different knitting tutorials I’ve watched… nope! No good! Wish I’d found you years ago! Where have you been all my life?! ❤❤

[@savvy2172]

Stephen you are so generous with sharing your knowledge… so appreciative…thank you very much.

[@andreamundt]

I don´t even knit!! But like your style of teaching, explaining and demonstrating very much ! : ))) thx

[@kathyvaughn8647]

Thank you for showing both knitting methods. I use whichever method works best for what I am knitting. I also appreciate showing how to recognize mistakes AND how to correct them. I just purchased your “night nook” sweater and was wondering how to do the saddle. Your instructions are easy to follow, but much more concentration intensive. You are the Kaffe of this generation. Both innovative, creative, and fun. Thank you.

[@jennifercunningham5088]

This was a fu**ing delight to watch. I was laughing out loud at the cute stitch outfits and it was incredibly informative.

[@lydiarose29]

Wow..thank you. Can't tell you how many times I've frogged brioche projects. By George I've believe I've gotten it this time!!

[@goldeniii]

You make the pattern make sense. Thank you

[@theresabrooks2614]

Just, Excellent! Thank you, Stephen❤

[@lupepedraza8497]

What more can one say!? We love you Stephen! Thsnk you thank you, you make everything look fun and easy. Off to try brioche!

[@StephenWest]

You can do it!

[@lindabirge3683]

I finally understand!! And thank you for showing the common mistakes that probably made me give up learning this stitch in the beginning.

[@Kalmakka]

You are doing such a great job explaining this. You really make it simple. Bark and burp!

[@Jean06460]

I just love you Sound waves scarf. So beautiful!

[@cyndilepley9821]

Yes, I love his examples too. Especially the ones for 'Make one right': "I'll be 'right back' ".

[@myaalexice486]

This really just saved my life. Thank you kind person!! Thought i was going to have to give up on a project I was really looking forward to

[@larlakay5034]

THAN YOU,! after about 10 other videos, finally makes sense

[@lydiadewijs6524]

Wauw,wat een kunstenaar ben je, geweldig,dank voor de uitleg,zodat ik het ook kan oefenen ❤ succes met het geweldige handwerk van je🎉

[@candacebex4370]

Omg!!!!! I think I finally get it!!! I couldn’t understand his guy know whether to brk or brp. But then I see that you just follow the ribbing pattern. Just knit the knots and purl the purls and those are after the slipped stitch. Thank you so much for the visual that the stitch is wearing its shawl. That makes so much sense.

[@BigglesAboutTown]

This is so clear and concise - I will be coming back to this video

[@sekh0420]

Thank you I was so confused with the way some hold the yarn and do their difficult knit and purl. Finally I found someone who does then the way I do without making it really comes to understand

[@sarahetland2957]

I have wanted to learn this. Thank you for being so patient and showing how to fix the slips.

[@EthanRogers6264]

Excellent teaching. This makes me want to branch out and try something new because it is so well explained. Thank you for this!!

[@jeyart94]

Omg, i remember your patterns from when I was in high school. But it was for chevron scarves in knitty. I have always admired your work and now I find out that you have a KZbin channel. Love it.

[@emilythequeen1]

This has revolutionized my life. I can now do it!!!?

[@StephenWest]

I"m so glad!! :)

[@judymiller6083]

THANK YOU1 Your teaching is so clear and precise. I have always been scared of brioche, but now am excited to try some! You are the BEST!

[@annahanley5106]

I love your teaching style! And thank you for showing both continental as well as English. Much appreciated!

[@simoan2]

I love your tutorial, Stephen! It's very clear. The best of all I've looked at so far. Thanks!

[@StephenWest]

So glad it was helpful!

[@ruthdavis7761]

Thank you so much. I already knew how to knit brioche with 2 colors but it had been a few years. Watching your video clarified a couple things for me. Good job! ❤️

[@sonjakamenjarin7950]

Thank you so much for video.I am so in love in brioche but I never learn that enough.Hope this time ....

[@MsDrientje]

In all my life I've never encountered a man knowing more about knitting than me. I love that I know nothing about brioche knitting and that the first video i find about it is a guy explaining so clearly and understandingly. I'm sorry if i assumed genders and i might come over as close minded. Im trying to broaden my horizons and I'm still Learning. Not just about knitting. 😅

[@susansouthard]

If our brioche looks like it’s supposed to, will be because of your awesome instructions.

[@BexyMoo13]

Kia Ora from New Zealand, Mr. West. Thanks for such a enjoyable tutorial, I've thrown some patterns aside because of not mastering brioche, and you have made it very straightforward here.

[@alvarez0223]

Thank you. The way you are explaining is awesome and easy to follow.

[@careycassidy2412]

Stephen your tutorial is everything! I have been knitting for years, but avoided brioche because it looked too fiddly and hard to learn. I watched your video once, and was knitting away on a brioche scarf in minutes. Thank you, thank you for the continental instructions!! Almost no one does content for us continental knitters...can't wait to look for more of your work

[@janaweaver1235]

Whomever invented this was a sadist !! : ) Thanks for making this soooo much easier!

[@rogerpeck2356]

I've really struggled with learning Brioche knitting but will not be deterred. Thanks for showing BOTH English and Continental methods it really helps. Optimistic this tutorial will help me.

[@initialcreation]

Your way of demonstrating is great!

[@praterclp]

Just wow. Your explanation and slowly showing it being done with examples of fixes is priceless. Thank you and thank you again.

[@loraevans3423]

You are such a great teacher!!!!

[@12345678927849]

Thank you Stephen. You are a master at explaining techniques.

[@janinemeier7201]

With about 100 repeats I finally started to get it. Thank you !

[@user-lr6yq6il7m]

I am so happy to read this, now I get some hope! I already tried 20 repeats, so maybe in 80 repeats I will also get it! Omg this is so difficult but really would like to learn this.

[@nicl5984]

This is so perfect! My knitting goal for this year was to learn brioche stitch so I could make the Askews Me shawl and here are the videos to get me started :)

[@lydiadavalos7561]

The speed of your cast on, wow!

[@dmanganello]

Thank you Stephen for a remarkable video. I've tried 3 different classes from 3 different knit shops to learn this and failed miserably each time. I can't wait to try again using your videos! I know I'll make mistakes but for the first time I think I'll be able to repair them from watching your videos.

[@bethanypisani8706]

I love your analogy about the accessory of the shawl over the stitch! So cute and memorable! Yet another way that you always manage to make knitting so much fun!! Thank you for showing Both the continental and the English style of holding the yarn. I’ve only done the continental watching you do the slipstravaganza. It does seem easier for some things, but purling for me still seems easier throwing from right hand. I’m so excited to pick up my brioche project again that has been sitting in a time out waiting for me!!! Thank you for making this so accessible!

[@AmandaFriend-z3l]

Very good demo this the Brioche Stitch is to be my next out of comfort zone challenge. 👍

[@TJ-ni2rd]

I also have to thank you for the English vs continental video, and the idea of the shawl always Over the stitch to make a brioche stitch!!!! Helps me more than you know lol. Ive watched many videos on the double brioche knitting and some saying I need even number of stitch and then you with uneven number, but I want my sides to be nicer then what I get with the knit 1st & last stitches!!!! Cause I plan on making a blanket with the double brioche and therefore need nice neat sides, uniformity!!! So thank you so much for the help with this video, I believe this is my best option too follow for my future blanket in the beautiful double brioche knit blanket, I’m even going to subscribe and watch more of your content on KZbin, god bless

[@DiscClub6]

I love how you show the technique and you also show how to read the knitting. It’s always helpful for beginners to learn how to read mistakes in their knitting. 👍 I will absolutely be checking out your other videos!

[@moraiglowman2810]

Thank you so much - I’m doing a brioche jumper for the first time and I’ve pulled it back 3 times now - I now know what I’m doing wrong and your video was so so helpful - I’m going to practice on a swatch before doing my jumper again.

[@StephenWest]

You've got this!

[@NYKnitter]

Thank you thank you for starting at the beginning , I really needed to see how to start !!!!

[@carolynalison4997]

I love the way you teach! I had to watch it several times to get it, but I got it, but that's all about how I learn. Thank you for teaching me this cool knitting style. I can' t wait to master it and make the foxtail wrap-- it's so pretty.

[@kaetheko1813]

Stephen, once again you are an EXCELLENT teacher. Concise and clear and to the point, and a soothing voice. Thank you for taking the time to do this. And a big thank you for separate continental and English sections. 😊

[@stephaniegagnon6737]

Best Brioche tutorial EVER ❤

[@mistyblue5312]

Quintessential teacher! Fun, comprehensive, complete. Thanks for a great tutorial Stephen. 👍👏👏👏👏💐

[@janicegrima6593]

You make it look easy. Thanks for sharing with us. Janice from Malta in the Mediterranean

[@angelaevans8632]

Great teaching Stephen. I’ve been knitting for almost 60 years. My gran taught my sister and I when we were very young but I’ve never learned the brioche stitch. I have been longing to learn. I may return to your tutorial and give it a try. Thank you so much. XAngela

[@StephenWest]

It's so much fun! Once you get the hang of it, there's a nice relaxing rhythm to the motions.

[@kerrysawyer3494]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found for two colour brioche, thank you. Also, it kinda helps that you sound like David Rose which makes everything better x

[@samiraamysperryfaldet8969]

I am only 9:06 in and I have to pause to say, you are the best, sweetest, teacher! Your metaphors make total sense, your noticings are so helpful, and though I am so new at knitting I know it will be awhile before I can do this, I know it will be at the ready so that I can like you are there with me. I just thank you so much for what this means to me. I lost my cousin before she could finish teaching me more than just garter and so I have dedicated myself to learning with you tube and you have become a very favorite accidental "cousin" and you make it so soft and kind and comforting. Thank you for wonderfully explaining and demonstrating something that can be quite daunting! I can't wait to do one of your designs once I learn this! 🐉You give me dragon confidence!!

[@susanbastardo9660]

Wow - You're the best!!! I chose a hat for my first project - obviously had no idea what brioche entailed. I loved the pace of your video and thoroughly enjoyed knitting along with you. Wish we could do the hat together! That would be fun :)

[@susankrisch337]

this video explained everything so clearly and was especially helpful to me since im a english style knitter- thank you so much!

[@StephenWest]

Thanks! So glad it helped! I'll keep the videos coming this year. I love making them!

[@midwestkatie4]

Best tutorial on this stitch I’ve seen. Thanks!!

[@lolly-loushowtos6834]

Thanks! I've been wanting to learn two colour brioche for the longest time. You are a good teacher.