Dive into the Deep End of Brioche Knitting

I have only done really basic brioche knitting (pretty much just straight pieces in one or two colors) and it’s a lot of fun but I’ve been hesitant to do a project with shaping because it looks scary.

Of course I know it’s only knitting and like any new skill it’s only intimidating until you try it, so maybe my winter project will be something a little more complex.

If you’re ready to dive into the deep end of the brioche pool, check out Deep End by Michele Bernstein. This two-color hat sis worked from the bottom up and includes both left and right leaning brioche double decreases, if you wanted to know what the deep end looks like.

There’s also lots of simple ribbing and two different motifs — a staghorn style cable and a gull stitch variation. There are a couple of different options for the top.

Being brioche this is a super stretchy project so it will fit a variety of heads, and three sizes are included. It’s worked in worsted weight yarn for extra warmth and squish.

Grab the pattern on Ravelry or Payhip.

[Photo: Michele Bernstein.]

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