Brioche Crochet - Short Rows

As promised in the previous post, I bring in this tutorial a technique for making decreases in brioche crochet using short rows.

This technique allows you to create unique effects and shape pieces with smooth transitions, as done in this cardigan:

Although brioche is considered an advanced technique in crochet and requires some practice, it is well worth investing time in learning it because it allows you to create unique pieces made from a soft, textured, and elastic fabric.

Basic Decrease:

The basic decrease is the same as in traditional crochet. You simply work two incomplete stitches together.

Like this:

Start the stitch as usual, and before closing it, make another yarn over in the next stitch and close both stitches together.

Decrease with short rows:

In the decrease with short rows, you first need to work the short rows:

• Make the next row shorter than the previous one. For example: turn the work 2 stitches before the end.
• On the return row, work up to the last stitch of this row. The next step will be joining this shorter row with the previous one, which has 2 more stitches.
• With the yarn at the back, insert the hook into the first loop of the turning stitch (the extra stitch made when turning the work).
• Yarn over the hook, passing between the 2 stitches on the hook.
• Insert the hook into the first stitch (of the 2 stitches) from the previous row, yarn over again, and close the stitch by yarn over through all loops on the hook.
• Next, work the second (and last) stitch of the previous row with a normal brioche stitch.

Check out the video where I show this step-by-step.

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