Ya Basic Brioche Socks

This pattern creates a beautiful warm cozy sock with all the squish and comfort of the delightful brioche texture. The socks can be knit in either one or two colors. Two additional heel variations are included.

Step-by-step instructions are provided for each technique and for each section of the sock. Video tutorial links are provided for the cast-on, bind-off, and brioche decreases. The pattern notes include tips on fit, tensioning in-the-round, and brioche in-the-round.

Yardage required will vary, but if working with two colors you should not need more than 100 g for each color for two socks for any size.

Adult sample is size 62 and used 50 g of the the dark color and 30 g of the light color for two socks.

Infant sample is size 34 and used 12 g of the dark color and 7 g of the light color for two socks.

Techniques

knitting, purling, lifted increases, slipped stitches, German short rows, brioche knit, brioche purl, brioche decreases