Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond: Your Definitive Guide to Creating Colorful, Lusciously Textured Knitwear

Description

Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get 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!

Lesley Anne Robinson is the creator of Knit Graffiti Designs, a knitwear design company focused on patterns that feature incredible color and phenomenal brioche texture. She is also the educator behind the online course Mastering Brioche with Knit Graffiti, and her work has been featured in Laine magazine and Pom Pom Quarterly. Lesley currently lives in South Texas with her husband, Brian, and two sons.

"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!" --Aimee Gille, founder of La Bien Aimee "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