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Northwest Wools

Brioche 101 with Makenzie Alvarez

Brioche 101 with Makenzie Alvarez

$65.00 USD
$65.00 USD
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Sunday, October 26
12:30 – 2:30 pm

Learn the basics of two-color brioche knitting in this intro-level class! Brioche is a unique technique that creates a thick, squishy and beautifully reversible ribbed fabric. It's the perfect way to make your projects look high-end and luxurious. In this two-hour workshop, you'll learn all the fundamentals you need to unlock the art of brioche and build a solid foundation.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. You should be comfortable with knitting, purling, yarn overs and following a pattern from a written set of instructions.

Materials

  • US 7/4.5 mm needle circular needle (whatever length is comfortable for swatching), or double-point needles
  • Worsted weight yarn in 2 high-contrasting solid colors
  • You will receive a comprehensive handout covering all the stitches and techniques taught in class, complete with photo tutorials to help you continue practicing at home.

Materials are not included in the class fee, but registered students receive a 10% discount on supplies purchased in the shop.

Bio

Makenzie Alvarez (she/her) is a full-time knitwear designer (Hanks And Needles) in the Portland, Oregon, area. With a background in fine art and an admiration for architecture, she enjoys creating classic and engaging knitting patterns. Her love of the arts and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest inspire her work.

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  • Returns

    Unwound, like-new yarn may be returned in-store for store credit within 6 months of purchase. Like-new knitting needles and crochet hooks with original packaging may be returned in-store for store credit within 1 week of purchase. 

    All items must be accompanied by a receipt. If a return must be shipped back to Northwest Wools, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs.

    No returns or exchanges are accepted on any other items, clearance items, or trunk show items.

  • Dye Lots

    Prepackged kits will include yarns of the same dye lot; however, when purchasing yarn by the skein we cannnot garuntee that all skeins in an order will be from the same lot. If you are purchasing multiple skeins for the same project or are attempting to match the dye lot of skeins you already have, please call the shop at (503) 244-5024 to confirm the lot before placing your order.

  • Classes

    We reserve the right to cancel classes any time before the day of the class. We will make every effort to contact students via the contact methods provided at checkout. If Northwest Wools cancels a class, students will receive a full refund.

    Students may cancel their registration up to one week in advance of the beginning of class and receive a full refund. Otherwise, classes are non-refundable.