Bold Brioche Cables with Faina Goberstein Online Workshop

Description

Love cables? Fascinated by brioche stitch? Learn how to combine the two for stitches that really pop! Take your brioche knitting in a bold direction with this Online Workshop with Faina Goberstein. Understand how the unique structure of brioche can make dimensional cables for ultra-squishy, delectably cuddly projects.
With this informative knitting Online Workshop you’ll:
* Learn how to translate traditional Aran cable motifs into brioche stitch.
*Experiment with making wider and taller brioche cables with more visual pop.
*Make cables even bolder by knitting them in 2 colors, for truly “wow!” results.
Lesson Outline:
*Introduction
*Brioche Cables Overview
*Brioche Cables in One Color
* Brioche Cables in Two Colors
*Conclusion

Skill level: Intermediate and up. Students should have some experience with basic brioche knitting and how to handle two colors at the same time. Experience reading brioche charts and traditional cable charts is also helpful.
Materials Required: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors and appropriate-sized circular knitting needles; one double pointed needle (DPN) of the same size as main knitting needles.
Basic Brioche Online Workshop Includes:

• Discussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and express your inspirations.
• Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.
• Bonus material: Practice 4 brioche cable charts.
• A helpful quiz to test your knowledge
• Optional Assignments and Practice Charts: Enhance your skills with a hands-on learning experience as you interact with fellow students.
• Video Lessons: Run Time ≈ 66 minutes

About the instructor:
Faina Goberstein is a prolific knitwear designer, author, and a professional teacher.
The co-author of the bestselling books The Art of Seamless Knitting (Interweave, 2013) and The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting (Interweave, 2015), she has also taught classes for Interweave, Vogue Knitting, and Craftsy.  Born in Russia, Faina holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and taught mathematics for 30 years before becoming a full-time professional knitwear designer and teacher.