If you have ever wondered how double sided knitting is performed then you might find this article very interesting. The process of double sided knitting uses the technique called Brioche which when translated from French means mistake. We cannot see any reason for why it is called mistake as the results are a long way from this outcome. This technique is particularly good when using 2 colours so that you can make a reversible garments such as a scarf, bag or blanket.
When doing double sided knitting you will find you need to work every row twice but these means it will double the thickness of your garment so is great for making things that need to be a bit firmer such as a bag. It can be a tricky technique to learn and although we can give you a quick overview here it is impossible to explain the whole process in this article. When beginning I would recommend using two colours as this will make it much easier to see if you are doing it right. The basic principle means that you need to work every row twice, once in each colour. If you start with colour 1 you will knit that row, slipping the stitches in colour 2 to bring the yarn round to the front and keep it on the same side. You will then work that row again with colour 2, this time purling the stitches in colour 2 and slipping the stitches in colour 1.
What has been explained about knitting Brioche may seem like a really complicated process however it is a lot more simple than it appears. All of the stitches used are very simple and it is just a matter of ensuring you keep the colours and sides separate. When you first begin it may seem as though you cannot see exactly how it works but after a few rows it will become second nature and if you do make a mistake then you will easily see as the wrong colour will appear on one side.
If you are wondering about the benefits of this technique then you need to think about just what can be done with it. Once you know the basics you will be able to create intricate patterns that are 100% reversible which will open up a whole world of different designs to you. I would really recommend it as another string to your bow and something that is great fun to learn.
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