Brandi Socks - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Toast

Brandi Socks – Knitting Pattern for Women by Debbie Bliss in Toast Yarn

The Brandi Socks are a beautifully crafted pair of women's knitted socks designed by Debbie Bliss and published as part of the Debbie Bliss Toast collection (2018). This downloadable PDF knitting pattern produces a pair of fitted, lace-adorned socks with a classic silhouette, suitable for an intermediate knitter looking to develop their sock-making skills. The pattern is worked entirely in the round and incorporates an elegant repeating lace motif across the leg and foot, making these socks as decorative as they are wearable.

Finished Measurements

The Brandi Socks are designed to fit two sizes, with a finished measurement of approximately 20 cm (7¾ in) or 21.5 cm (8½ in) around the foot. This makes them a versatile pattern suitable for a range of adult women's foot sizes.

Materials Required

• Yarn: One 100g ball of Debbie Bliss Toast in Lake 07 – a 4-ply weight yarn, which is the standard choice for fine, fitted socks with excellent stitch definition
• Needles: 2.75mm (US 2) double pointed knitting needles or a 2.75mm (US 2) circular needle, 60–80cm in length
• Notions: Three stitch markers

Tension / Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting sock. The pattern calls for 32 stitches and 44 rows to 10cm / 4 inches over the lace pattern using 2.75mm needles. Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning to ensure an accurate fit.

Techniques Used

The Brandi Socks make use of several key sock-knitting and lace techniques:

• Worked in the round – The socks are knitted entirely in the round, either on double pointed needles or using the magic loop method with a long circular needle. Stitch markers are placed to indicate the beginning and end of rounds.
• Lace knitting – A repeating 8-stitch lace pattern is worked across the leg and foot of the sock. The lace repeat uses yarn forward (yf) increases paired with k2tog decreases to create an open, decorative texture without adding extra stitches. The pattern cycles through several rounds of increasing lace complexity before returning to a knit round, creating a rhythmic and satisfying sequence to work.
• Ribbed cuff – The sock begins with a K2, P2 rib worked for 12 rounds, providing a stretchy, comfortable cuff. The pattern specifically recommends using the thumb (long tail) cast on method to ensure the cuff has sufficient stretch and does not feel restrictive around the leg.
• Heel turning – A traditional short-row heel turn is worked flat, using slip stitches and paired decreases (p2tog and skpo) to shape the heel cup neatly. This is a classic technique that produces a well-fitting, durable heel.
• Gusset shaping – After the heel is turned, stitches are picked up along the heel flap and gusset decreases are worked to return to the original stitch count, maintaining the lace pattern across the instep.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – the foundational stitches used throughout
• K2, P2 Rib – used for the cuff section
• Yarn forward (yf) – creates the decorative eyelets in the lace pattern
• K2tog – a right-leaning decrease used in the lace repeat and gusset shaping
• Skpo (sl 1