Fixing Mistakes in Brioche Knitting
Sat, 06 Mar
|QT Canberra
If you enjoy knitting brioche stitch but still feel lost if a mistake occurs, this class will get you back on track.
Time & Location
06 Mar 2027, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
QT Canberra, 6 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
About the event
If you enjoy knitting brioche stitch but still feel lost if a mistake occurs, this class will get you back on track. Brioche mistakes, like the stitch itself, are unique from other knitting mistakes and often require a special set of skills. In this class, we will look at the structure of brioche fabric and learn when and how to rip back multiple rows, fix laddered stitches, and even correct a missed increase or decrease. We will also learn how to spot mismatched, dropped or twisted tuck stitches. Each student will cast on and begin a swatch of simple brioche stitch before class and are encouraged to follow along with demos of each fix. They will also have an opportunity to bring in their own brioche projects for help and advice.
Materials and tools
What to bring:
Swatch on the needles (homework)
2 extra colours of yarn in worsted weight
Extra set of #7 needles (or an appropriate size for your yarn)
Stitch holder
Cotton crochet thread or thin string for a lifeline
Tapestry needle
Locking stitch markers
Crochet hook
Pre-requisite skills
Intermediate - This class is best suited for students with a good understanding of basic 2-color brioche stitch who are ready to build their knowledge of brioche knitting.
What's included
3 hours of expert instruction from Xandy Peters in a small group setting
Afternoon tea
VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 6th to 7th at QT Canberra including:
Australian Yarn Show 2027 Show bag
One coffee voucher per day (Saturday and Sunday) for barista coffee cart
One 2027 digital access pass to all the talks on the main stage
Please note that the digital access pass will not be activated until a few weeks after the conclusion of the Show.
About the facilitator
Xandy Peters is a knitting designer and teacher, best known as the innovator of the stacked stitch technique and for the Fox Paws pattern. Starting out as a footwear and product designer, he turned to knitting as a way to explore textiles and surfaces without using factory production and has since made a career out of publishing new patterns and teaching workshops. Xandy has been published in magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Twist Collective, Knitscene, Knitty, and Pom Pom Quarterly, has a Craftsy class teaching the stacked stitch technique and continues to self publish patterns on a regular basis.
Tickets
General Workshop Ticket
This ticket is valid for one attendee
$250.00
GST included
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