Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond: Your Definitive Guide to Creating Colorful, Lusciously Textured Knitwear Paperback – January 18, 2022 by Lesley Anne Robinson

Description

Author: Robinson Lesley Anne

Package Dimensions: 10x229x505

Number Of Pages: 168

Release Date: 18-01-2022

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Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and ColorGet ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the colorful designs and luxurious texture of brioche, but too intimidated to pick up their needles and cast on, let Lesley’s cheerful, encouraging voice walk you through this exciting technique step by step. Featuring a treasure trove of tips, tricks and technical knowledge, as well as 16 stunning patterns, this book will have you feeling confident creating the fun vertical stripes and exquisite texture this popular technique is famous for.Best of all, each pattern not only functions as a lovely knit piece but also as a specific lesson in brioche mastery. From squishy one- and two-color hats and cowls, to eye-catching three-color shawls and sweaters, you’ll create striking knitwear while learning an exciting new skill. So grab that yarn you’ve been saving for a special project, and dive into the beautiful world of brioche!

Review

“This is THE brioche book for everyone! Lesley makes this advanced skill approachable for all levels of knitters―it’s like she is sitting with you, sharing her best brioche secrets and cheering you on.” ―Andrea Mowry, creator of Drea Renee Knits“If you are looking for a way to incorporate brioche into your knitting repertoire, this book is a great place to start. Lesley brings together her passion for color and brioche to engage your knitting in a new and fun way!” ―Aimée Gille, founder of La Bien Aimée“Lesley’s refreshing approach to brioche incorporates a strong foundation in technical proficiency, beginning with the basics and gently guiding the knitter toward more difficult techniques. A fun and engaging guide, this is a must-have book for any knitter.” ―Signature Needle Arts“Lesley’s incredible sense of color and obvious joy in knitting shines through every page of this beautiful book―it’s imbued with a sense of joie de vivre that’s a delight.” ―Susan Cropper, founder of Loop London“In this book, Lesley opens up the magical world of brioche knitting with enthusiasm and a contagious, can-do attitude! She combines color, texture and rhythmic patterns to create fabrics that seem like a great choreographed dance. I would recommend this book to curious knitters and experienced brioche knitters alike.” –Suzanne Middlebrooks, owner of Hill Country Weavers“What I love about this book is that Lesley’s patterns are scalable: from entry-level brioche to challenging masterpieces. Her directions are clear, and her modern designs make you want to dive in.” –Cadence Kidwell, proprietress of Fuzzy Goat

From the Back Cover

Break away from plain, everyday stitches and become a brioche knitting star with this all-in-one guide to a fun and popular knitting technique. Featuring unique vertical stripes, brioche knitting allows you to imbue your projects with extra pops of color and luscious texture that is distinct and eye-catching. In this book, expert designer and brioche knitting authority, Lesley Anne Robinson, has distilled her popular online course, Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti, into 4 accessible chapters that guide readers from brioche basics to tackling the most challenging of techniques. Lesley has focused her knitting brand on teaching brioche to knitters of all skill levels, and her passion for brioche in addition to her clear, enthusiastic instruction shines through on every page. If you?re an absolute brioche beginner, this book has you covered with all the info you need to feel confident knitting this complex stitch. The patterns also increase in difficulty as you work your way through the book, allowing you to practice and build your skills along the way. This collection of beautiful projects will help you hone your brioche skills as you add 16 new patterns ? including 3 sweaters! ? to your knit war