Syncopated Brioche

Syncopation is a brioche technique for switching foreground and background colors by switching knit and purl columns. The technique not only creates textural interest, it is also the basis for stunning graphic two-color brioche design elements on a garter stitch background. In this class, I’ll share the basics of the technique and then we’ll explore the design possibilities, so you can create your own syncopated brioche designs.

Skill level: Basic brioche comfort. This is an advanced brioche class. Please take one of the introductory brioche classes before taking this one!

Materials: At least 2 colors of yarn (solid, high contrast colors) and 2 DPNs / 1 set of circular needles in matching size, eg. fingering weight and US 4/3.5 mm, DK weight and US 6/4.0 mm, or worsted weight and US 7/4.5 mm; stitch markers