There's nothing quite like a pair of comfy socks... and if you've crocheted them yourself then they're even better! So we know you'll just love this free crochet sock pattern by Hannah Cross! This fab pattern was originally published in issue 55 of Simply Crochet, and is one of our favourite crochet sock patterns ever! The lovely lace details make these a pair of socks that you'll be proud to show off.
You can also find this pattern as a printable ad-free pdf pattern on Hannah's website - HanJanCrochet.com.
You will need
- 4ply yarn - the pictured socks use Debbie Bliss Rialto Luxury Sock 75% wool, 25% polyamide, 100g/400m in Roskilde (02)
- A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
- Optional sock blocker
Tension
22 sts and 7 row pattern repeats to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3mm hook or size needed to obtain tension
Measurements
To fit UK size 4-7
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
FPhtr Yrh, starting at the front, insert hook from front to back to front around the post the indicated st, complete as for htr
BPhtr Yrh, starting at the back, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated st, complete as for htr
Notes
The crochet sock pattern is worked from the toe up. The Toe is worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first st of each round and move it up as you work.
Free Crochet Socks Pattern.
Toe (make 2)
Ch10.
Round 1 Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 7 ch, 2dc in last ch, rotate to work on other side of foundation chain, dc in next 8 ch. [18 dc]
Round 2 2dc in first st, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in last st. [22 dc]
Round 3 Dc in first st, 2dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts st, 2dc in next st, dc in next st. [26 sts]
Round 4 Dc in first st, 2dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next st. [30 dc]
Round 5 Dc in first st, 2dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next st. [34 dc]
Round 6 Dc in first st, 2dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next st. [38 dc]
Round 7 Dc in each st around. [38 dc]
Round 8 2dc in first st, dc in next 18 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts. [40 dc]
Rounds 9-15 Dc in each st around. [40 dc]
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Foot (make 2)
The Foot is not closed at the end of every round.
Round 16 Ch3 (counts as tr), *skip 2 sts, dtr in next st, working behind dtr, tr in each of 2 skipped sts, tr in next unworked st, skip next st, tr in next 2 sts, working in front of last 2 sts, dtr in skipped st, tr in next st; repeat from * around, omitting last tr, ss in top of beg ch-3 to join. [40 sts]
Round 17 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, ss in first st to join. [40 sts] Rounds 16-17 set pattern.
Rounds 18-33 Repeat (Rounds 16-17) eight more times.
Round 34 Repeat Round 16.
Round 35 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in next 20 sts, ch20 loosely, skip next 20 sts, ss in first dc to join. [20 dc and 20 ch]
Rounds 36-45 Repeat (Rounds 16-17) five more times.
Round 46 Ch1 (does not count as st) htr in each st around, ss in first st to join.
Rounds 47-49 Ch1 (does not count as st), *FPhtr around next st, BPhtr around next st; repeat from * around, ss in first st to join.
Fasten off.
Heel (make 2)
Round 1 Join yarn to side of heel opening, ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st and ch around opening, ss in first st to join. [40 dc]
Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, ss to first st to join.
Round 3 Dc2tog, dc in next 16 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 16 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [36 sts]
Rounds 4-5 Repeat Round 2. [36 sts]
Round 6 Dc2tog, dc in next 14 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 14 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [32 sts]
Rounds 7-8 Repeat Round 2. [32 sts]
Round 9 Dc2tog, dc in next 12 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 12 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [28 sts]
Round 10 Repeat Round 2. [28 sts]
Round 11 Dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [24 sts]
Round 12 Dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [20 sts]
Round 13 Dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts, (dc2tog) twice, dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog, ss in first st to join. [16 sts]
Round 14 (Dc2tog) 8 times, ss in first st to join. [8 sts]
Fasten off and weave tail through all sts in last round to close.
If you're using a self-striping or variegated yarn, you may need to wind off some of the yarn to start the second sock at the same point in the colour run as the first sock to ensure you get matching socks.
To get your crochet socks looking their best and really open up that lovely lace detail, make sure to block your socks - check out our guide on how to block your crochet, or for more detailed info on blocking you can also check out our guide on how to block knitted accessories.
