December 20, 2011

Yarn: Some kind of worsted weight yarn, hand-dyed red by Kate, and passed on to me via Darcy.

Needles: 4.5 mm / 7 US

Gauge: 3.5 stitches and 5 rows per inch 

Stitch Pattern: Plain Brioche Stitch (non-symmetrical)

Source: BriocheStitch.com

Comments: I was using this stitch in a cowl, and decided to try it with this yarn also.  Check out the depth of this otherwise basic ribbed fabric:
Check out Briochestitch.com if you want to try this stitch.  The author has chosen to create a new set of abbreviations to explain how to work these stitches, but once you figure them you can try a whole bunch of different stitches.

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