Two-Color Brioche Worked Flat - CONTINENTAL 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:

[Yisraela]

This is by far the best video on two color Brioche I've seen here on Youtube. I'm still struggling with getting the stiches right. But, I'm not giving up!!

[lindabirge]

Thanks for making brioche understandable! ❤

[jesseandhollymorton]

Thank you for writing this out in the notes in addition to the video. After knitting along with the video, the notes section really solidified my understanding of when I do what. So helpful!

[michellem]

Your instructions are so clear! I am still going to have to watch this probably 20 more times, but I completely understood everything you were doing!

[mykabaum]

Thank you so much for this most helpful video and for including written instructions too! I tried several other videos but couldn't make sense. With yours it just seems like the most natural thing to be doing. Though I keep wanting to purl my S1yo's!!

[lindaelder]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was super helpful. I find your explanation so clear and easy for me to understand. I am now set to brioche away to my hearts content.

[azadehsiedleczka]

This is the best instructional video I have seen for Brioche knitting, and the fact that you knit Continental style makes it even easier for me because I just can’t do it English-style, and that’s what all the other videos seem to be. Thank you!

[sunnyrivero]

The Yarn over is, indeed, a subtle movement, like you said. I appreciate your lightness. It helped get me out of my frustrated, "I can't get mind frame. And I was able to get it! Thank you!

[pattyrushing]

Thank you!!!! I get lost when I knit or brioche purl. This is much clearer.

[kathykelly]

It's as though you read my mind. I have been working the last 2 days to teach myself Brioche and along came your clear, concise turtorial. Thank you

[adiayarnarts]

THis is the best explanation and demonstration I've seen of this technique. I still may need to watch a few more times but now it makes sense to me.

[amysantello]

Thank you for this video. Your instructions are very easy to understand. I really appreciate having the written instructions, as well. I printed them and follow them as I go. It really helps knowing on which side to drop my yarn at the end of a row, because I was getting the the twists of the contrasting color showing on the edges . The tip to put a marker on the right side also helped. I have knitted a few inches, but at this point, I can't look at my work and tell where I am, so I am being very methodical in doing each row, and every little bit of help is appreciated!

[kimcunningham]

Thank you! You're an excellent teacher. You've taught me so much.🤗🥰

[zoedoodle]

Thank you so much for this. I'm doing my first brioche project, a cowl and you might not think this would be helpful but it solved my problem! I'm a continental knitter and trying to figure out how to ergonomically go from a slip purlwise to a knit without losing the yarn over. So simple when I saw you do it! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Serenity-fuxz]

Andrea thank you so much. Your videos are so clear I just want to thank you so very very much I’ve been watching somebody else’s video over and over and over and couldn’t quite get it the first time I watched your video it just clicked so thank you.❤

[knottyyarnies]

I just knew you’d have an awesome video and explain it soooo well, thank you Andrea so much!
I’m just starting a test knitting (I do them a lot) BUT I’ve never tried brioche before....yup and going to do a nervous but mostly excited!
I’ve knitted for xxx years (let’s just say dozens lol) and never tried brioche but this video made it honestly look much easier than I ever though, I was super intimidated until now, so thank you so much for all you do for the fibre community! Barb.

[matildemunoz]

you're incredible! Thank you very much for this tutorial

[lianaukema]

Thank you Andrea for this clear tutorial!!😊🥰

[noriskern]

Thank you but still can’t figure when to knit or purl. Some sort of rule of thumb would help.

[redredwine]

Thanks again for sharing, very helpful info 🌹🌹🌹