[Nfb-krafters-korner] The Knitting Brioche Stitch

[Susan Roe]

I love any kind of stitch combination that you can then use to form knitted 
items.  That is why I like to buy stitch pattern books instead of ones that 
just teach you items to knit like scarfs, mittens and slippers.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:33 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] The Knitting Brioche Stitch


> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I have recently taught myself to knit one form of the Brioche stitch. 
> This
> is sometimes called Fishermen's rib, German Rib as well as other names. 
> It
> is a slip stitch pattern that can be used with strands of single or 
> multiple
> colors.  At this time I am only doing single color work.  The stitch
> produces a very thick plush fabric and is usually done with wool.  I've 
> used
> both wool and acrylic yarn.  Scarves are a great first project in this
> stitch.  If anyone is interested in learning how to do this stitch. I 
> would
> be willing to talk to Joyce about my teaching a class.  You would have to
> know how to cast on, knit, pearl and bind off.
>
>
>
> Your thoughts?
>
>
>
> Annette
>
>
>
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