The Diagonal Brioche Stitch :: Knitting Stitch 243
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the diagonal brioche stitch. This stitch creates a diagonal knitting pattern with a lot of texture. The diagonal brioche stitch would be great for hats, blankets, and baby booties!
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- yo
- Yarn Over
- p2tog
- Purl 2 Together
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On:Any odd number.
- Note: All slip-stiches are slipped with yarn in back. The Preparation Row is not to be repeated.
- Prep: (Wrong side):P2, *sl 1, yo, p1; rep from * to end p1.
- Row 1: Sl 1, p1, *sl the yo knitwise, p2; rep from *, end, p1.
- Row 2: P1, *sl 1, yo, p2tog; rep from *, end sl 1, yo, p1.
- Row 3: P1, *sl the yo knitwise, p2; rep from *.
- Row 4: Sl 1, p2tog, *sl 1, yo, p2tog; rep from *, end p1.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Diagonal Brioche Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example Of the Diagonal Brioche Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
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Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
I’d like to master this!