Two-Color Brioche Worked Flat - ENGLISH STYLE

Abbreviations:
MC - Main color
CC - Contrast color
K - Knit
P - Purl
STS - Stitches
BRK - Brioche knit; knit the slipped stitch and it’s “yarnover shawl” together as one stitch.
BRP - Brioche purl; purl the slipped stitch and it’s “yarnover shawl” together as one stitch.
(YF-)SL1YO - Bring yarn to front of work (if it is not already there), sl st purlwise, wrap a yarnover around the slipped st. (YF is only included on "brk" rows, since the yarn already hangs to the front on "brp" rows.
RS - Right side
WS - Wrong Side

Swatch Instructions:
Cast on an odd number of stitches with your MC yarn. (I am using DK weight yarn on a size US 6 circular needle.) I just to cast on 15 stitches.

Setup Row 1A (RS): K1, *yf-sl1yo, k1; repeat from * to the end of the row. Drop your MC yarn and slide your stitches back to the beginning of the row on this side. DO NOT TURN.

Setup Row 1B (RS): Slip 1 stitch, join your CC yarn, *brp1, sl1yo; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, brp1, drop CC so it falls towards you on this RS of the work, slip the last stitch and turn so the WS is facing you.

Pattern Repeat
Row 1A (WS): Using MC, p1, *sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to the last 2 sts, sl1yo, p1. Drop your MC yarn and slide your stitches back to the beginning of the row on this side. DO NOT TURN.

Row 1B (WS): Using CC, slip 1 stitch, *brk1, yf-sl1yo; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, brk1, drop CC so it falls to the back, slip the last stitch and turn so the RS is facing you.

Row 2A (RS): Using MC, k1, *yf-sl1yo, brk1; repeat from * to the end of the row. Drop your MC yarn and slide your stitches back to the beginning of the row on this side. DO NOT TURN.

Row 2B (RS): Using CC, slip 1 stitch, *brp1, sl1yo; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, brp1, drop CC so it falls towards you on this RS of the work, slip the last stitch and turn so the WS is facing you.

Repeat Rows 1A/B & 2A/B until you feel darn good about brioche!

You can find all of my Brioche Tutorials on this playlist:

[Neonfireflies]

I've spent more hours over the past few days than I can count trying to figure this out. Your videos and manner of explanation is hands down the best. I DID IT!

[jonlynangley]

I love your tutorials. There is something about your voice and calm speech pattern that gives me confidence. And It helps that you clearly explain the "why's and how's" of things. I think I have finally got brioche! Thank you 😊

[kelloggkirsten]

After watching and reading many various tutorials, I FINALLY understand the "yarn over" part (this is why I have to keep undoing and redoing because It doesn't look right). THANK YOU.

[susankerridge]

THANK YOU. I've been trying for a week to learn brioche. I've been watching numerous videos, unpicking, watch another, unpick, on and on. Almost gave up ever getting the hang of brioche but found your video. It's the only one that worked for me. Thanks a million. Sue

[brucebrandimore]

I spent days trying to figure this out with a block of the month video I’m doing. Ready to give up and then I came upon your video. Yours cleared it up for me! Thank you for your excellent presentation of Brioche.

[claymonsterpottery]

Kinda helped me with the edges being raged. I’ve watched 6 different videos now and I still seem to be ending up with weird edges. Knitting in the round is so much easier. Thanks.

[makerj]

Hands down the best brioche tutorial I’ve seen for the way I knit. Much appreciated 🥰

[rebecca-]

Perfect. The mist surrounding brioche clears…. Thank you, Andrea❤

[SS-hwvu]

THE MOST clear and concise tutorial I've ever watched I think. Thank you so much- I this stitch is finally clicking for me:)

[yolyrom]

Thanks to your tutorial I finally get it using two colors!

[cynthiajohnson]

Thank you so much for this great video!! Your calming voice and written instructions make this doable!!

[janicecarole]

You are a great teacher. This is the first time I understood brioche. Thank you

[Copper]

THANK YOU for explaining what to do with the edge stitches. Very good video!

[sharoncarpenter]

Wow, this is the first time I have u derstood brioche

[s.springer]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your video has been the turning point, where I finally feel comfortable with brioche knitting🎉🎉

[noway]

You’re amazing, this is the best tutorial

[doriskarloff]

Thank you - beautifully demonstrated. I've never heard of brioche knitting before today (and I've been knitting for a loooong time). I've been trying to get my head around brioche crochet, so I can understand how your video popped up in my playlist. I'm glad it did!

[etoylemckee]

How generous of you. That was wonderful. Thank you

[laurijankowski]

Great tutorial! Gives me the confidence to try brioche. Thank you Andrea!

[lindatoffolo]

I can do this, thanks so much for this easy tutorial - brioche knitting demystified. I loved your patient pace, I am now confident that brioche is doable! 🧶👏🏻❤️