Brioche Sweater Class | Newspaper Pullover

INTERMEDIATE. You need to know how to brioche and previously completed a 2 colour brioche project.

Are you ready for a spectacular Brioche Sweater? Newspaper Pullover uses beautiful 2 colour brioche for this dynamic design. You can also choose to use the alternative syncopated brioche hem, cuff and folded neckline as used in Rebecca's sample.

In this class you will also learn how to adjust the pattern to fit your gauge and your body shape. Rebecca achieved a 18 sts gauge and not 21 as per pattern.

Trained in Fashion & Textiles with 17 years as a Pattern, Fit and Garment Technologist, your instructor Rebecca is passionate about people learning how to knit to fit. We all have our individual body shapes, and personal preferences, and when we make clothes we have the power to make them fit as we wish them too.

Classes include homework, with two week intervals  to ensure you get the most out of each lesson.

You will need to be comfortable with measuring your body in class. 

Dates: 

• Sunday October 5th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, subsequent classes are 2:30pm - 4pm on: October 19th, November 2nd, 16th & 30th, and December 14th.

Materials required (not included):

Newspaper Pullover (Ravelry link) pattern by Joji Locatelli

Sweater quantity of yarn in fingering weight, sample uses WildWestDye merino/ cashmere/ silk singles.

A range of needles in: 3mm/ 3.25mm/ 3.5mm - You will need to complete a swatch before the start of the class. Measuring gauge on brioche is hard! Call the shop and come and see Rebecca so she can check it with you before the start of the class. Rebecca achieved a gauge of 18 sts per 4 inches, so if you don't meet gauge you can knit to your size accordingly.

You will need circular needles for the body (32-47" cord) and your preference for knitting small circumference; Magic loop/ DPN's/ Shorties. Rebecca recommends Shorties for brioche knitting.

General notions; stitch markers, tape measure, darning needle, spare yarn for placing stitches on hold, barber cord for placing stitches on hold when trying on.

In this 6 part class we will discuss/ learn and explore the following:

• How you like a sweater to fit you & what adjustments you need to make.
• All about gauge. 
• Brioche increases and decreases.
  
• Adjusting the yoke to your fit preference.
• How to add shaping to the body.
• Tips & Tricks including cast-on methods for underarm stitches, how to sew in your ends on in brioche, how to ensure there are no holes in your underarm and blocking. 
• Alternative Syncopated brioche ribbing for hem, cuffs and neckline.
• Alternative folded neckline.
• Italian Tubular bind off.

Class one: Measure and check your chest and bicep, confirm which size you are making based on your gauge and finished garment size preference. Cast on and start yoke 1.

Homework: Complete row 9a.

Class two: Join in the round for your yoke, ensure you understand the colour change

Homework: Complete 7 inches of yoke.

Class three: We will try on the sweater so far and calculate the yoke length you require and the adjustments you need to make for bicep and chest.

Homework Complete the yoke of your sweater.

Class four: You will try on your sweaters to make sure we are happy with the yoke depth and split for sleeves - we will discuss waist shaping and cast-off methods.

Homework Complete the body of your sweater.

Class five: Picking up stitches for sleeve, following the alternative two colour pick up and discuss decreases for your personal sleeve length.

Homework Complete the sleeves.

Class six: Work the alternative syncopated brioche hem. Rebecca will demo how to bind off the alternative folded neck and you will need a practice swatch to learn Italian tubular bind off.

Homework Block your sweater and wear with pride!

Instructor: Rebecca Glazier

Make up classes are not available, if you miss a session, Rebecca will do her best to get you back on track. Help & Assistance workshops are also available.

Credit for future classes or a refund minus $15 administration fee will only be provided if we are notified either by phone or email at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance of the class or workshop.

Please note - Baaad Rabbits is located in an old building with no insulation - if it is cold outside, the shop is also cold in the morning - please dress accordingly.

We request you do not attend the class if you are feeling unwell, please note, partial class refund is not available, and the 72 hour cancellation policy applies.

Covid policy: Baaad Rabbits supports the wearing of masks whilst respecting everyone's personal choice. 

Rebecca has been knitting since she was 7 years old and crocheting since she was 10! She has always had a love for textiles and colour. Teaching people how to knit and crochet expresses one of her greatest joys; sharing her creativity and passion with people.