I’ll give you the basic Brioche increase and decreases. There are others, but most will use a combo of these plus the above. And as always, if you come across another symbol, check the chart key and the pattern itself.

brkyobrk

This looks pretty much like what it’s abbreviating.

We have a brk on either side and a yo in the middle.

Keep in mind that you’ll likely see several different chart representations as you progress with Brioche. I’ve just seen a lot more variety in Brioche.

About the Instructor: Jody Richards

Jody is the founder and lead editor of Knotions. She loves poring over stitch dictionaries and trying out new stitches. And while she likes all things crafting (well ok, except that one thing), yarn crafts are her true love (and she has the stash to prove it).

She’s a serial starter-of-projects and has a serious problem with finishing things without a deadline.

And don’t get her talking about hand-dyed yarns.  You’ve been warned.