2 Color Brioche Stitch in the round - crochet cast-on and set up round

Yes, I narrate part 1 and 2. I hope this is more helpful than the old versions.

This clip shows just one method of casting on and the set-up round. Part 2 shows working the pattern rounds.

This is a modified crochet cast-on, where there's a single chain stitch between each stitch on the needle. I misspoke in the video, it's not a very stretchy edge. It is slightly stretchy but very stable, and it is wide enough for the purpose of the piece. For something that would need to stretch freely, a tubular cast-on would be better.

I prefer to cast on an even number of stitches and increase to a multiple of 3 with the set-up round. It's a personal preference.

The pattern I'm using and noted on the blurry card in the background is the following:
Cast on an even number of stitches in Main Color (MC).
Set up round: (k1, yo, sl1) repeat to end.
r1) (CC): (yo, sl1, p2tog) repeat to end.
r2) (MC): (k2tog, yo, sl1) repeat to end.

I do not demonstrate binding off as any will do, dependent on what sort of edge one wants. The crochet hook is only necessary for casting on this way, and if crochet details are desired. I say it will be used later because I plan to add a crocheted scallop to the edge in order to bind off (which isn't shown).

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• knitting
• briochestitch

[Ruthie777able]

Thank you. I will look for the pictures in ravelry. It sounds like a really neat versatile cowl. I would think that what I really need the most is approximately how many rows you knit in the brioche prime rib as the rest is easy to figure out.

[djinnj]

@Ruthie777able I made it to fit me, so about 3in longer than what it would need to be for a hat so it can have a turned up cuff. 12-13in is plenty.

[Ruthie777able]

Cool.I was hoping it might be. Do you have the full pattern and a picture somewhere?

[djinnj]

@Ruthie777able I've made a bunch of these, the notes are in an old livejournal post which I can't link 'cause youtube won't let me. But I have pictures of a bunch of them in my Ravelry notebook (same username). The link to the notes is under the project named "blitz", and it's a black and orange version of this hat.

[djinnj]

@Ruthie777able I've made a bunch of these, the notes are in an old livejournal post which I can't link. But I have pictures of a bunch of them in my Ravelry notebook (same username). The link to the notes is under the project named "blitz", and it's a black and orange version of this hat.

[Ruthie777able]

Great explanation and demonstration. I just have one question. What is the finished product?

[djinnj]

@Ruthie777able It's a convertible hat/cowl. I use Icord as a drawstring to close the top.

[CookieMomster007]

Thank you for the clear instructions.

[mikdonaw1982]

I haven't yet tried, I'm still learning what abbreviations and patterns are. You made this simple to watch and understand. Thank you