Crochet Adorable Socks
Crocheting adorable socks can be a delightful and rewarding experience for craft enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your own cozy and charming socks can bring so much joy. The best part is that you have full creative control over the colors, patterns, and styles, allowing you to tailor each pair to your unique taste. With a little patience and creativity, you can craft one-of-a-kind socks that are not only stylish but also warm and comfortable. So grab your yarn, hook, and let's crochet some adorable socks that will keep your feet happy and cozy!
FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large and X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cuff: 7 inches tall
Leg circumference: 7 inches (small) [8 inches (medium), 9 1/8 inches (large), 10 1/8 inches (X-large)]
Foot circumference: 6 7/8 inches (small) [8 inches (medium), 9 inches (large), l0 1/8 inches (X-large)]
MATERIALS
Star st with size E hook: 9 star sts = 2 1/2 inches; 9 star st rnds = 2 1/2 inches
Foot pattern with size E hook: 6 sts = 1 inch; 7 rnds = 1 inch
PATTERN NOTES
Work with size E hook unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.
Mark first stitch of round.
When working Heel Opening, chain must be loose to keep opening wide enough. Change hook size if necessary to keep chain stitches loose.
Place marker in each side stitch of Toe and Heel to mark decreases. Move marker up as work progresses.
PATTERN STITCH
Star Stitch (multiple of 6 sts)
Rnd 1: Yo, insert hook in first st, yo and pull up lp, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, sk next st, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, yo, pull through all 7 lps on hook, ch 1 (first star st made), *yo, insert hook in ch-1 eye of previous star st, yo and pull up lp, yo, insert hook in ch at base of same star st, yo and pull up lp, sk next st, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, yo, pull through all 7 lps on hook, ch 1 (next star st made), rep from * around, do not join (see Pattern Notes), place marker (see Pattern Notes) in last st to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 2: [Yo, insert hook in ch-1 eye of previous star st, yo and pull up lp, yo, insert hook in st at base of same star st, yo and pull up lp, sk next st, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up lp, yo, pull through all 7 lps on hook, ch 1] around.
Rep rnd 2 for Pattern Stitch.
SPECIAL STITCHES
First foundation double crochet (first foundation dc): Ch 2, yo, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook (see illustration A), yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 11p on hook (see illustration B—ch-1 completed), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice (see illustrations C-E—dc completed).
Next foundation double crochet (next foundation dc): *Yo, insert hook in last ch-1 made (see illustration A), yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook (see illustration B—ch-1 completed), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice (see illustrations C-E—dc completed), rep from * as indicated.
Extended single crochet (ext sc): Insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through first lp on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook.
Shell: (Sc, ch 2, 3 dc) as indicated in instructions.
SOCK Make 2.
Leg
Foundation rnd: First foundation dc (see Special Stitches), 47 [53, 59, 64] next foundation dc (see Special Stitches), join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-3 to form ring. (48 [54, 60, 66] foundation dc sts)
Rnd 1: Work rnd 1 of Star St (see Pattern Stitch). (23 [26, 29, 32] star sts)
Rnd 2: Work rnd 2 of Star St.
Next rnds: Rep rnd 2 until piece measures 7 inches from beg, sl st in eye at base of st just made, do not fasten off.
Ankle
Rnd 1: [Sc in next st, ext sc (see Special Stitches) in next st] 19 [22, 25, 28] times evenly sp around Leg, do not join, place marker in last ext sc to mark beg of next rnd. (38 [44, 50, 56] sts)
Rnd 2: *Ext sc in next sc, sc in next ext sc, rep from* around.
Heel Opening
Rnd 1: Loosely ch (see Pattern Notes) 19 [22, 25, 28], sk next 19 [22, 25, 28] sts, *sc in next ext sc, ext sc in next sc, rep from * around to beg ch. (38 [44, 50, 56] sts)
Rnd 2: Ext sc in first ch, *sc in next ch, ext sc in next ch, rep from * around in rem chs then continue in established pattern around in rem sts.
Foot
Rnd 1: *Sc in next ext sc, ext sc in next sc, rep from* around.
Rnd 2: *Ext sc in next sc, sc in next ext sc, rep from* around.
Rep last 2 rnds until Foot measures 2Vi inches shorter than total length of actual foot measured from back of heel to longest toe while standing.
Toe Shaping
Getting started: Fold Sock flat with Heel Opening centered at back. Work in established pattern to center back; do not join. Place marker to mark beg of Toe. Place marker in each side st (see Pattern Notes).
Rnd 1: *Work in established pattern around to 2 sts before first side marker, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, ext sc in marked st, sc dec in next 2 sts, rep from * once, continue in established pattern around. (34 [40, 46, 52] sts)
Next rnds: Rep rnd 1 until 14 [16, 18, 20] sts rem.
Last rnd: Work in established pattern around.
Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.
Heel
Getting started: Fold Sock flat with Heel Opening centered at back and Leg down. With size D hook, join in first st on right side of Heel Opening, work [sc in next st, ext sc in next st] 20 [23, 26, 29] times evenly sp around. Work in established pattern to center back; do not join. Place marker to mark beg of Heel. Place marker in each side st.
Rnd 1: *Work in established pattern around to 2 sts before first side marker, sc dec in next 2 sts, ext sc in marked st, sc dec in next 2 sts, rep from * once, continue in established pattern around. (36 [42, 48, 54] sts)
Rnd 2: Work in established pattern around.
Rnds 4-7: [Rep rnds 1 and 2 alternately] twice. (28 [34, 40, 46] sts)
Next rnds: Rep rnd 1 until 16 [18, 20, 22] sts rem.
Last rnd: Work in established pattern across to next side, leaving rem sts unworked. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off.
FINISHING
Using invisible seam (see illustration), sew Toe and Heel seams. Sew opening at top of Cuff closed.
Cuff Edging
Getting started: Fold Sock flat with Heel facing and centered at back of Foot and Leg up and Toe down. Place marker on outer left edge of 1 Sock and on outer right edge of other Sock to determine left and right Socks.
Rnd 1: With size E hook, ch 15, working in back bar of ch (see illustration), sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc in same ch, [sk next 2 chs, shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch] 4 times, working along top edge of Leg with RS facing, shell in marked st on Leg, [sk next 3 dc, shell in next dc] 12 [13, 15, 16] times, sk next 2 [4, 2, 4] sts, shell in last st.
Fasten off.
Position beg ch along side of Leg with shells pointing toward back of Leg and pin in place. Sew 1 shank button in center of each of first 5 shells. Glue 1 novelty button on each shank button, if desired. Wash Socks by hand to keep buttons from cracking.
Weave in all ends. Using light setting, lightly steam-block Socks keeping iron at least 5 inches above surface.
