Brioche knit questions

[crochetknitfan]

Hi. I was wondering if a person could make the brioche stitch into making socks and sweaters?

What do you think?

[Jean Marie]

Hi crochetknitfan,
I hope you and your family are doing well. I never heard of the brioche stitch.
Jean Marie

[spoula]

Hello Crochetknitfan, I found this for you on the Internet. Looks like you can use this stitch for socks.

Knitting Brioche-Stitch Socks

The heel has always been a challenge for sock knitters, so sidestep it! Learn a great new technique and discover how simple sock knitting can be.

* Use this clever knitting technique to create elastic socks that adapt optimally to the foot

* Enjoy the easy brioche stitch and discover surprising pattern ideas and a wide range of options for new styles.

* Using the easy brioche stitch, knitters can now avoid complicated heels and stitch up socks in a jiffy.
Hope this helps,
Spoula

[spoula]

Jean Marie, The Brioche stitch is a knit stitch (1 by 1 rib stitch) It is used on the bottom of sweaters and sleeves. However there are other uses for it too.

Spoula