Learn to knit striking two-colour Simple Brioche: learn the principles of Brioche Knitting, from casting on, working straight lines in Simple Brioche and casting off.
Materials & requirements
No prior experience of Brioche Knitting required, but you need to be confident in knitting basics such as casting on, knit, purl and casting off.
Included in the class:
- Instruction from an experienced teacher
- Tea, coffree and snacks.
We will have a selection of yarns and colours for you to choose from on the day.
You will also need (bring your own or available to purchase):
- 4mm circular needle, 40cm long
- Two 50g balls aran weight wool yarn in two contrasting colours
Small class size
With only six people in the class you will receive indivudual attention so that you become confident with the basic brioche knitting skills and go away confident in the skills you need to tackle simple brioche patterns such as the PetiteKnits November jacket and vest.
Date, time and location
- Saturday 23rd January 2027 10 am - 1 pm
Please arrive around 5 - 10 minutes before the start of the class so you have time to get settled and get refreshments. As this a half day class, there will not be a scheduled break during the teaching time.
The class will take place in the Fibre Yard studio at 93 Causewayside, Edinburgh. For directions please see the Visit Us page
There is one shallow step into the shop and two steps into the studio with a secure hand rail. Please call or email if you have access requirements.
Samira Hill
Samira Hill is a former professional archaeologist based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. After spending years digging and traveling around the world (always with her knitting), Samira has been teaching knitting and crochet professionally to all ages, from primary school children to adults since 2013. Samira teaches most aspects of knitting and crochet both online and in person throughout Scotland, and loves to empower crafters with new skills and not to be deterred by techniques that “look hard”.
When not teaching,
Samira is a published designer of knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet patterns as
Eildon Hills Designs, with her patterns featured in UK and worldwide publications such as The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Moorit Magazine, and Knitting Magazine, as well as self-published patterns on Ravelry.
Samira is also a knitting and crochet technical editor for various independent designers and prestigious knitting and crochet publications, including the Shetland Wool Week Annual and the Journal of Scottish Yarns.
Samira is also the organiser of the annual Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival in the Scottish Borders.
