About This Pattern
These socks start small, at the toe, and grow one round at a time. I like working them in the evening, a few rounds at a sitting. The heel flap needs more focus than the foot. The ribbed cuff is slow but simple, slip stitch by slip stitch. You need two colors of yarn, a hook that suits your yarn, and a little patience for the gusset shaping. Nothing here is hard. It just asks you to go one round at a time.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- sc
- single crochet
- hdc
- half double crochet
Crochet adult socks for beginners, toe to leg
Toe and Foot
Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1Chain 2 then make 10 HDC into the ring and slip stitch to join.
- Round 2Chain 1 and make 2 HDC in each stitch around then join for a total of 20 HDC.
- Round 3Chain 1 then work 1 HDC in one stitch and 2 HDC in the next repeating around then join for 30 HDC.
- Round 4Chain 1 then work 1 HDC in the next two stitches and 2 HDC in the following stitch repeating around join and cut yarn for 40 HDC.Join Color B and make 1 HDC in each stitch for 4 rounds keeping stitch count at 40.Join Color A and continue making 1 HDC in each stitch for 20 rounds to complete the main foot length of about 12 cm.
Ankle and Leg
Join Color A and make 1 HDC along the heel flap edges to complete the round.
- Round 1Work 1 HDC in each stitch.
- Round 2Work 6 HDC then HDC2tog repeating around.
- Round 3Work 5 HDC then HDC2tog repeating until stitch count becomes 36. Sew the hole at the gusset.Continue working 1 HDC in each stitch for 16 rounds or until the leg reaches desired length.
Heel Flap
Join Color B chain 1 turn and work 1 SC in the next 17 stitches.
- Round 2Turn and work 1 SC in the next 16 stitches.
- Round 3to 10 Continue working 1 SC across for a total of 10 rows.
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Before the first stitch
- Check you have enough of both colors before starting the toe.
- Read through the Heel Flap rows once, so the turning makes sense.
- Try a short HDC swatch, to check your stitch count matches round 4.
Minutes per piece
- Toe and Foot about 1 hour, because of the four shaping rounds
- Heel Flap and Ankle and Leg about 2-3 hours, because the ribbed cuff and gusset need careful counting
Other yarns that work
- wool blend, worsted weight gives warmth and some stretch, good for the ribbed cuff
- cotton blend, DK weight makes a lighter sock, but needs a smaller hook and more rounds
Where it ends up
- Wear them around the house, paired with a soft throw and tea.
- Give them as a simple gift, alongside a small notecard.
- Keep a pair by the bed, for cold floors in the morning.
Small notes
- Keep your hook consistent across both colors, so the gauge does not shift.
- Mark the start of each round on the Toe and Foot section, so you do not lose count.
- Work the back loop only rows snugly, so the cuff ribbing stays stretchy, not loose.
Little questions
Can I use one color instead of two?
Yes, you can skip Color B entirely. The pattern just uses two colors to mark the heel flap and cuff clearly. One color works fine, just harder to see the sections.
What if my gusset stitch count does not reach 36?
Check your HDC2tog rounds again, since Round 3 decreases until you hit 36. Count carefully after each repeat, before moving to the next round.
How long should the leg be before I stop?
The pattern says to continue for 16 rounds, or until it fits your leg. Try the sock on partway through, if you are unsure.
Why does the cuff attach with slip stitches instead of being worked in the round?
The ribbing strip is worked flat, then slip stitched to the sock as you go. This lets the back loop ribbing stretch properly around the leg.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/how-to-crochet-adult-socks-free-pattern-for-beginners/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
