Brioche Made Easy

Teacher: Jill Tamminen

Cost: $70

When: Sunday, January 26, 2:30–4:30pm

Description: The brioche stitch is fun and impressive and within your reach! In this hands-on workshop, Jill Tamminen from will teach students all the tips, tricks, and techniques they need to successfully work brioche knit and purl stitches in the round. Jill’s own Ediz cowl pattern, included in the class purchase price, will be provided the day of the class, and students will also receive an extra Knit Sisu pattern as a gift!

Prerequisites: Participants should be comfortable with the long-tail cast-on, knit and purl stitches, and joining to work in the round.

Homework: None

Min/max number of participants: 4/8

Materials to bring along:

• worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors, 1 skein (approx 150 yds) per color, purchased from Spun (we suggest )
• US8 , 16”
• pattern will be provided by the instructor

Jill Tamminen is the owner and designer of knitting patterns. She designs for the Everyday Knitter with clear, accessible, unfussy knitting patterns, and always provides support along the way.

Along with being a designer, Jill is a professional knitting instructor. Having worked with individuals and groups of knitters of all skill levels, Jill understands what knitters want (and do not want) out of a project. She has been a published and featured designer for many yarn companies and dyers, has multiple published designs, and has been featured on the K2Tog podcast and on Twisted Stitches. 

What is SISU? Sisu is a Finnish word that describes a mindset of quiet strength, determination, courage, humility, resilience, and gratitude. Jill grew up with Sisu, and tries to carry its wisdom into all aspects of her life.

When she's not knitting, you can find Jill on long walks or hikes with her husband, practicing yoga, cooking, reading, or playing with their pup, Sig.