Basic Sock Pattern
Crocheted socks are a fun, quick project for any crocheter, whether novice or advance you can find a pattern out there that will work for you. Here is a great quick and simple free crochet pattern for if you are looking to increase your sock collection, orjust looking for the perfect gift idea.
Woman’s socks, size small.
Materials Needed: Ball or skein of yarn, hook size I, 2 stitch markers.
Foot:
Ch 11
Note: Part of this pattern is worked in the round. Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch, going around to other side of ch st 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 8 ch, 4 sc in last ch, sc in first sc, pm.
Rnd 2: Sc in next 11 sc, (2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 11 sc, (2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next sc, pm.
Rnd 3 – 26: Sc in each sc around (31 sc) pm in last sc.
Rnd 27: Sc in next 29 sc, pm, sc in next 2 sc.
Heel:
Note: Rows 28 – 50 will be worked in row format (back and forth) instead of in the round.
Row 28: Remove sm, sc in next 13 sc, ch 1 turn.
Row29: Sc in next 15 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row30: Sc in next 15 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 31: Dec over next 2 st, sc in next 11 sc, dec over next two sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 32: Sc in next 13 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 33: Dec over next 2 st, sc in next 9 sc, dec over next two sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 34: Sc in next 11 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 35: Dec over next 2 st, sc in next 7 sc, dec over next two sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 36: Sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 37: Dec over next 2 st, sc in next 5 sc, dec over next two sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 38: Dec over next 2 st, sc in next 3 sc, dec over next two sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 39: Sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 40: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 41: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch, turn.
Row 42: Sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 43: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch, turn.
Row 44: Sc in next 11 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 45: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch, turn.
Row 46: Sc in next 13 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 47: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch, turn.
Row 48: Sc in next 15 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 49: Sc in next 15 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 50: Sc in next sc, pm, sc in next 14 sc.
Ankle:
Note: Sock will be connected on next Rnd; from there rest of sock will be worked in the round.
Rnd 51: Sc in sc with sm, sc in next 16 sc, sc in next 7 sc, pm.
Rnd 52: Sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc, (sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 3sc, pm.
Rnd 53-65: Hdc in each st around, pm (28 hdc).
Rnd 66: Sl st in each hdc around. Bind off. Weave in ends.
Turn sock inside out. Sew holes in heels closed.
Abbreviation Guide:
Ch – Chain
Dec – Decrease
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Pm – Place Stitch Marker
Rnd – Round
Sc – Single Crochet
Sm -Stitch Marker
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
Tips and Bits:
~ To make sock for a size medium of large foot simply add in Rounds at “Rnds 3-26” of foot section. Add in 4 rounds per inch (2 rounds per half an inch, 1 round per quarter inch) needed at the foot.
~ If you have a favorite stitch, try incorporating it in at the ankle.
~ Add color to your socks by using variegated yarn or make strips by changing the color every 2, 3 or 4 rows.
~Try different yarns. If you have ever wondered what a certain yarn will look like when crocheted, and how easy (or difficult) it is to use, then a sock pattern is a perfect time to try it out. Socks require less yarn than most so you won’t be dishing out the dough the way you would for a larger project.
