{"product_id":"learn-brioche-knitting-23rd-january-2026-morning","title":"Learn Brioche Knitting – 23rd January 2027, morning","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLearn 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. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo prior experience of Brioche Knitting required, but you  need to be confident in knitting basics such as casting on, knit, purl and casting off.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIncluded in the class:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction from an experienced teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea, coffree and snacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e We will have a selection of yarns and colours for you to choose from on the day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will also need (bring your own or available to purchase):\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm circular needle, 40cm long\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 50g balls aran weight wool yarn in two contrasting colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall class size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate, time and location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 23rd January 2027 10 am - 1 pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class will take place in the Fibre Yard studio at 93 Causewayside, Edinburgh. For directions please see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/pages\/visit-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Us page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamira Hill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHill is a former professional archaeologist based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. After spending years digging and traveling around the world (always with her knitting),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been teaching knitting and crochet professionally to all ages, from primary school children to adults since 2013.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteaches 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”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen not teaching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a published designer of knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet patterns as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/eildonhillsdesigns\/home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEildon Hills Designs\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also the organiser of the annual Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival in the Scottish Borders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fibre Yard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894326714696,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/0287\/4952\/files\/B5119DF4-B95F-405C-9345-4FBB1ACADDB4.jpg?v=1766070537","url":"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/learn-brioche-knitting-23rd-january-2026-morning","provider":"Fibre Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}