Items in Stitches-Quilts-Fabrics-Gifts store on eBay! Let’s go knitting. Brioche Vest. Rooted in my days of wearing school uniforms, my longtime adoration of vests is based in their practicality.
Well, at least that was the case before this one… for a vest in brioche stitch is no longer just for logistical layering. Brioche stitch has as decadent a feel as its namesake has flavor. Deep ridges and valleys give it a rich textural appeal, while wide, airy ribbing provides an unexpected loftiness. Plus, it begs for shaping details; even minimal decreases (like I did here) add a beautiful curve up and around an otherwise linear fabric. Knit in Purl Soho’s sumptuous Worsted Twist, these soft ribs will hug your core toasty warm all fall, winter and into spring. Even with its multi-seasonal layer-ability, I think the luxurious feel of cuddling into this generously turtlenecked vest trumps issues of practicality?!?
The Materials The Pattern Gauge 3 3/4 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch in Brioche Stitch (see Pattern Notes), on largest needle Sizes Finished Dimensions Abbreviations Front Right. How to make a hacky sack. Porcupine Stitch Knitting Patterns. Library of Knitting Stitches - Knitting Stitch Patterns. Majoring in Lace: Introduction. Introduction; Shawl Construction • Yarn Choices; Needle Choices; Gauge: Chart Reading 101 • The Structure of Lace; Role of the YO; Role of the Decrease; Movements in Lace Knitting • Provisional and Invisible Cast Ons; Hard Cast Ons; Circular Beginnings . . . we have had the satisfaction of estimating her Lace & her Muslin; & she said too little to afford us much other amusement.
--Jane Austin to her sister, 1801 There is nothing mysterious about the movements and gestures of knitting lace. Anyone able to form a yarn over, make decreases, and read a chart is able to produce the sort of beautifully patterned cloud that shivers under a breath and sets the eyes dizzy. Anyone. I should emphasize here that I am by no means an expert. Brief historical notes There are several great traditions of lace knitting, (arguably) the most well-known of which come from northernmost Shetland (Unst) and Orenburg in Russia, with beautiful lace coming out of Estonia and Iceland as well. Kinds of Lace or circular. Knitting: Garter St Chevrons (6 versions) Free Knitting Stitch Patterns. Reversible Stitch PatternsPatterns Box Stitch Multiple of 4 + 2Row 1: k2, *p2, k2*; rep from *Row 2: p2, *k2, p2*; rep from *Row 3: Rep Row 2Row 4: Rep Row 1See Abbreviations Checks & Ridges Multiple of 4 + 2Row 1: KnitRow 2: KnitRow 3: p2, *k2, p2; rep from *Row 4: k2, *p2, k2; rep from * See Abbreviations Close Checks Multiple of 6Rows 1-4: *p3, k3; rep from *Rows 5-8: *k3, p3; rep from * See Abbreviations Condo Stitch Any number of sts for garter or stocking stitch Use any weight yarn and two sizes of needles.
Diagonals Multiple of 8 + 6Rows 1 (RS): p3, *k5, p3; rep from *, end k3Row 2: p4, *k3, p5; rep from * end k2Row 3: p1, k5, *p3, k5; rep from *Row 4: k1, p5, *k3, p5; rep from *Rows 5: k4, *p3, k5; rep from *, end p2Row 6: k3, *p5, k3; rep from *, end p3Row 7: k2, p3, *k5, p3; rep from *, end k1Row 8: p2, k3, *p5, k3; rep from *, end p1 Rep Rows 1-8. Diagonal Rib Double Seed Stitch.