Brioche is double-sided knitting that is very soft and squidgy. In this session you'll learn the basics of knitting both knit and purl brioche in one and two colours on straight needles. Brioche terminology will be demystified and you'll go away with samples of work and the skills you'll need to knit basic projects.

At the end of the workshop you'll be able to go on to learn brioche in the round. You'll have fun learning this new technique and working with like minded people. All worksheets will be provided.

Materials/tools required:

• scissors
• pen
• paper
• 3.55mm or 4mm straight knitting needles
• short circular needle or DPN's of the same size
• two colours of DK or Aran weight yarn

Suitable for intermediate level. Participants must be able to knit and purl confidently.