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Free Crochet
Socks Patterns
The best free patterns for crochet socks you can wear with shoes.
All the socks in this list are worked in fine-weight yarn and are suitable for wearing with shoes. Crochet socks can be just as great as knitted socks – and bonus – they’re quicker to make too!
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Free Written Patterns for Crochet Socks
Shepherdess Socks from Crochet Cakes
The Shepherdess sock is crocheted from the toe up using single crochet and slip stitch. You will need to crochet loosely in slip-stitch sections.
SIZE: The pattern is written for four sizes, with sock foot lengths of 7″, 8¾”, 9¾”, and 10¼”.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, nylon blend yarn, e.g., Sock from Tukuwool.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Between 60-100g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Four stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Fishbone Crochet Ankle Socks by Julie Desjardins
The Fishbone Socks pattern is one of my personal favourites. Designed by Julie Desjardins from Accrochet, it is available on Two Brothers Blankets. This free crochet pattern is quick to make, and the socks are comfortable to wear in shoes.
SIZE: The pattern sizes are based on circumference measured at the widest point of the foot; there are instructions for 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10″ circumferences.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Metropolis from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 50 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Coloured stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Herringbone Single Crochet, and Back Loop Only Crochet.
Squared Root Simple Colorwork Socks from Crochet Cakes
The Squared Root socks use contrasting yarn and a Stranded Colorwork grid design on the leg of the sock.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape, stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Stranded Crochet Colorwork (Fair Isle Crochet) and Extended Single Crochet.
Spruce Socks from Mont Petit Violon
A free crochet socks pattern worked in single crochet with a patterned top and ribbed cuff.
SIZE: Small, Medium, and Large.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 357 yards (326 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
Rialto Lacy Crochet Socks Pattern from HanJan Crochet
A free crochet pattern for toe-up socks with a lacy cable stitch and ribbed cuff.
SIZE: Designed to fit most average-size feet, US 6-10 (UK 4-8); there is information on adjusting the size in the pattern.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A stitch marker, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Post Half Double Crochet and Front Post Half Double Crochet.
Walking on Clouds Crochet Sock Pattern from Stitches n Scraps
A good pattern for beginner sock makers, it has a simple construction and works up quickly. It features an afterthought heel and toe.
SIZE: To fit US women’s shoe sizes 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Half Double Crochet, Back Post Half Double Crochet, and Invisible Decrease.
Free Long Crochet Socks Pattern from DROPS Design
Walking on Sunshine is a free pattern for beautiful, long, lacy socks. Parts of the pattern need to be worked from a diagram.
SIZE: US 5/6½, 7½/9, and 9½/10½.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 fingering/sock weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working from a diagram.
Toe-Up Crochet Sock Pattern from Heart Hook Home
The Herringbone Socks pattern is a free crochet pattern for toe-up, short-row heel socks. It includes women’s and men’s sizes, and the socks can be made as short or long as you like.
SIZE: US Women’s 5/6, 7/9, 10/11 and Men’s 8/9, 10/11, and 12-13.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch.
Crochet Socks Free Pattern from Premier Yarns
The foot and leg length of these socks is adjustable – choose a size based on the circumference of your feet.
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large – to suit foot circumference from 6½” to 9¼” (16.5 cm to 23.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Premier Fruits.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 50 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers in different colours, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Post Double Crochet, Extended Single Crochet, and Front Post Double Crochet.
Maryjane’s Puff Socks Pattern from Accrochet
Maryjane’s Puff Socks is a free pattern designed to be thin enough to be worn in shoes. The pattern includes instructions for ten sizes – from Baby up to Large Men’s.
SIZE: Baby 0-4, Toddler5-9, Child 10-13 Youth 1-3, Youth 4-6, Women’s 4-6½, Women’s 7-9½, Women’s 10-12½, Men’s 6-8½, Men’s 9-11½, and Men’s 12-14.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Hawthorne Fingering Kettle.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 100 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, two stitch markers, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Linked Double Crochet, and Puff Stitch.
Climbing Vines Socks from Accrochet
The Climbing Vines Socks is a free pattern for long crochet socks worked from the toe-up with an afterthought heel.
SIZE: US Women’s 4-6½, Women’s 7-9½, Women’s 10-12½, Mens 6-8½”, and Men’s 9-11½.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 fingering/sock weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200-600g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, two stitch markers in different colours, a yarn needle, a tape measure, and Clover Wonder Clips (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Half Double Crochet in the Front Loop.
Men’s Crochet Sock Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
This free crochet sock pattern is suitable for experienced crocheters and features a reinforced heel and classic toe. The socks are worked from the cuff down.
SIZE: Narrow, Medium, Wide, and Extra Wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 fingering/sock weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) and 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch marker, a large-eyed blunt needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Extended Single Crochet, Foundation Double Crochet, and Front Post Treble Crochet.
Free Crochet Knee High Socks Pattern from Han Jan Crochet
This gorgeous free pattern is worked in the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Suitable for intermediate-level crocheters, they are much simpler to make than they look.
SIZE: US Women’s 5-7 and Women’s 8-10.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, a tapestry needle, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Overlay mosaic crochet.
Laceweight Crochet Socks from Crochet Cakes
This free crochet sock pattern uses #0 Laceweight yarn to create a very thin and wearable sock.
SIZE: To fit 11½” long foot measurement.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a stitch marker, a darning needle, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Linked Double Crochet and Camel Stitch.
Easy Crochet Ankle Socks Pattern from Love Life Yarn
This is an easy pattern that works up quickly in Double Crochet.
SIZE: Ladies US sizes 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Free Crochet Sock Patterns with Video Tutorials
Simple and Best Crochet Sock from Briana K Designs
This free pattern is crocheted from the toe up, so you can try them on as you go and make adjustments. You can make these socks ankle length, knee length, or any length you like. Additional to the detailed and beautifully written pattern is a free video tutorial.
SIZE: This sock is custom fit to your foot.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Stroll Tonal from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: You’ll need about 250 yards (229 m) of yarn for ankle socks, 375 yards (343 m) for mid-calf socks, and 775 yards (709 m) of yarn for over-the-knee socks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Two stitch markers, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only crochet and Split Single Crochet (aka Waistcoat Stitch).
Vine Colorwork Crochet Sock from Briana K Designs
This free crochet sock pattern uses the stranded colourwork technique in the knit look split single crochet stitch (waistcoat stitch). It’s an intermediate-level crochet project – helpful links in the post will help you, and there is a video tutorial.
SIZE: This sock was designed to be tried on as you go for a custom fit. The pattern includes measurement charts and guides to help you with sizing.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn, e.g., Stroll from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: For mid-calf socks, you will need two 100 g skeins of the primary colour and one skein of the contrast colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Two removable stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Stranded Crochet Colorwork (Fair Isle Crochet), Back Loop Only Crochet, and Split Single Crochet.
Toe Up Crochet Socks with Rohn Strong from Marly Bird
This detailed series of video tutorials and the accompanying written pattern are fantastic resources for learning how to crochet socks.
SIZE: To suit foot circumferences of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 inches.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn, e.g., Kroy Socks from Patons.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Between three and four 50 g balls of yarn, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors, and four stitch markers ( in three different colours).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Extended Single Crochet and Front Post Double Crochet.
Satisfaction Socks from The Graceful Tangle
Worked in single crochet, the Satisfaction Socks pattern includes a full YouTube video tutorial for visual guidance.
SIZE: Small, Medium, and Large; designed to fit foot circumferences of 7″, 8′, and 9″.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn, e.g., Hawthorne Fingering Multi from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 100 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) and 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Sock blockers, one locking stitch marker, scissors, a yarn needle, and a ruler to check your gauge.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only.
The Perfect Pair of Crochet Socks from B.Hooked Crochet
This free crochet video tutorial and the accompanying written pattern promise these socks are thin enough to wear comfortably with shoes and are easy to walk on.
SIZE: Instructions are included for foot circumferences of 7-7½”, 8-8½”, 9-9½”, and 10-10½”.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, nylon blend yarn, e.g., Hawthorne Speckle Hand Painted from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 280-300 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape, stitch markers, yarn needle, and scissors.
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Tips For Making Great Crochet Socks
- Don’t crochet too tight – socks need some stretch to be comfortable to wear.
- Don’t crochet too loose either – they need to fit well.
- Use fine fingering weight or sock yarn, as smaller stitches are more comfortable underfoot.
- Of course, you can use thicker yarns to make fantastic slipper socks to wear around the house.
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