3 Sizes Easy Crochet Socks Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my latest crochet project with you—an Easy Crochet Socks Pattern! Whether you’re looking to keep your feet warm or want to make a cozy gift, these socks are just what you need. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting these comfy socks together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Easy Crochet Socks Pattern
This pattern is designed for three sizes, making it perfect for everyone in the family. It’s also a great beginner pattern, so even if you’re new to crochet, you’ll find it simple and fun to make.
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Materials Needed
- Crochet hook size: 7 4.5 mm
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Easy Crochet Socks Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner. This easy crochet socks pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and simple repeats.
Finished Sizes
Sock Size | Fits Shoe Size |
Small | 6.5 – 8 |
Medium | 8 – 9.5 |
Large | 9.5 – 11 |
Gauge
16 stitches & 11 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- dc2tog = double crochet decrease
- sc = single crochet stitches
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Easy Crochet Socks Pattern Notes
- The pattern starts with a magic circle.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join rounds with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- The pattern is worked from the toe to the heel.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The toe and cuff sections are worked in the round.
- The heel section is worked in rows.
Easy Crochet Socks Pattern Instructions
Small Size Easy Crochet Socks
Toe Instructions (small)
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnds 6-14: Repeat round 5 (30 stitches)
Heel Instructions (small)
Join new yarn color.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc 18, turn (18 stitches)
Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1 (18 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (12 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (8 stitches)
Cuff Instructions (small)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the left side of the heel, dc in each of the 12 stitches from the toe section, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the right side of the heel, dc in each of the 8 sts from row 9 of the heel, join (9+12+9+8= 38 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Rnds 3-6: Repeat round 2 (38 stitches)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Medium Size Easy Crochet Socks
Toe Instructions (medium)
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnds 6-15: Repeat round 5 (30 stitches)
Heel Instructions (medium)
Join new yarn color.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc 18, turn (18 stitches)
Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1 (18 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (12 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (8 stitches)
Cuff Instructions (medium)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the left side of the heel, dc in each of the 12 stitches from the toe section, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the right side of the heel, dc in each of the 8 sts from row 9 of the heel, join (9+12+9+8= 38 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Rnds 3-6: Repeat round 2 (38 stitches)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Large Size Easy Crochet Socks
Toe Instructions (large)
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts*, join (30 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (30 stitches)
Rnds 6-16: Repeat round 5 (30 stitches)
Heel Instructions (large)
Join new yarn color.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc 18, turn (18 stitches)
Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1 (18 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (12 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in next st*, turn (8 stitches)
Cuff Instructions (large)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the left side of the heel, dc in each of the 12 stitches from the toe section, dc in the side of each of the 9 rows of the right side of the heel, dc in each of the 8 sts from row 9 of the heel, join (9+12+9+8= 38 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Rnds 3-6: Repeat round 2 (38 stitches)
Join new yarn color.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (38 stitches)
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
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