How To Crochet Woolen Socks
How To Crochet Woolen Socks
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Clementine
Crochet Socks by Anna Nikipirowicz Level:
Size
To Fit Ball of Foot Circumference Foot Length Leg Length
cm 18 20 22 cm 22 23.5 25 cm 14 14 14
in 7 8 8¾ in 8¾ 9¼ 9¾ in 5½ 5½ 5½
Equipment
dc2tog. Double crochet 2 sts together:
One 3mm crochet hook To decrease 1 st as follows: (insert hook in next st,
yrh and pull up a loop) twice, yrh and pull through
Tapestry needle
all 3 loops on hook.
Tension
11.5 sts (ch-2sp counts as 1 st) and 12 rounds to 5cm
(2in) measured over pattern worked in the round using
3mm hook or size needed to achieve correct tension.
14.5 sts to 5cm (2in) measured over sole double
crochet pattern worked in the round using 3mm
hookor size needed to achieve correct tension.
5 st side panels measure 2cm.
When you are making your tension swatch make
sure it is done in the round as your tension may
differ between rows and rounds
It is essential to work to the stated tension to
ensure success.
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Pattern Heel Flap
Cuff For the heel you are working back and forth in rows
and dc over half the sock, leaving the rem (top of the
Make 9ch. foot sts) unworked. Work 1 dc into ch2-sps.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in every ch Row 1 (RS): Ch1, 1dc in first st, fphtr around each
to end, turn (8 sts). of next 2fphtr, 1dc in each of next 19 [21:23] st and
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and ch-sps, fphtr around each of next 2fptr, 1dc in
throughout), working in back loop of every st – 1dc next st, turn, leaving rem 23 [25:27] sts unworked.
in every st, turn. 25 [27:29] sts.
Rep row 2 further 42 [44:46] times. (44 [46:48] rows Row 2: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
in total) ending with RS facing for next row. 25 [27:29] sts.
Seam cuff: Ch1, sl-st first and last row of cuff together, Row 3: Ch1, 1dc in first st, 1fphtr around each of next
working in blo of each st. Do not fasten off. 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next, (1fphtr around next
st 2 rows below, 1dc in next st) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next
Leg st, turn.
Rotate piece to work in row-ends of cuff. Row 4: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
Working in row ends, work ch1, (10 [7:5] dc, Row 5: Ch1, 1dc in first st, 1fphtr around each of
2dc in next row end, 10 [6:5] dc, 2dc in next row end) next 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next, [1fphtr around
2 [3:4] times, 0 [1:0]dc, sl-st to first dc. 48 [52:56] dc. 1fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next st] 9 [10:11] times,
1fphtr around each of next 2fphtr 2 rows below,
1dc in next st, turn.
Rnd 1: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and
Row 6: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
throughout), 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next
25 [27:29] sts
2 sts, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next st, ch2) 9 [10:11]
times, miss next st, 1fphtr around each of next 2 sts, ** Rep rows 5 and 6 a further 7 [8:9] times.
1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st to first st. Total of 20 [22:24] rows worked on the heel.
20 [22:24] ch2 sps.
Rnd 2: Ch1, 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next Turn Heel
2fphtr, 1dc in next sp (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in next
ch-sp) 9 [10: 11] times, 1fphtr around each of next Row 1 (RS): ch 1, 1 dc in next 13 [14:15] sts, dc2tog,
2fphtr, ** 1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st 1 dc in next st, turn, leaving rem sts unworked.
to first st. 18 [20:22] ch2-sps. 15 [16:17] sts.
Rnd 3: Ch1, 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next Row 2: ch 1, 1 dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next
2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch2) st, turn. 5 sts.
9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next 2 sts, ** Row 3: ch 1, 1 dc in each st to 1 st from end of row,
1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st to first st. dc2tog working the first half of the st in the next st
20 [22:24] ch2-sps. and the second half into the next st 2 rows below,
Rep rnds 2 and 3 until work measures 14cm from beg 1 dc, turn. 6 sts.
of cuff, ending with rnd 3. Rep Row 3 a further 9 [8:11] times.
For the small and large size - the last 2 rows rep
will end with just dc2tog, omitting the 1 dc in next st.
All those unworked stitches have been used up
and you have turned your heel. 13 [15:15] sts.
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Gusset Toes
Note: Ch2-sp will now be counted as 1 st. Rnd 1: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1 fphtr,
Rnd 1(RS): Ch1, 1dc in next 13 [15:15] sts of heel, 1 dc 1 fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st and ch-sp
down 11 [12:13] sts evenly along the edge of heel flap, to next set of fphtr, 1fphtr in each of next 2fphtr,
(placing approximately 1 st in every other row), place 1dc in every st to end.
red marker in the last st worked, 1fphtr around each Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to 4 sts before first set of fphtr,
of next 2fphtr, 1dc in next st, (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr,
next ch-sp) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next dc2tog, 1dc in every st to 2 sts before second set of
2fphtr, 1dc up 11 [12:13] sts evenly along the edge of fpht, dc2tog, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in next
heel flap, (placing approximately 1 st in every other 2 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in every
row), place blue marker in the first st worked st to end. (44, 48, 52) sts.
on heel flap. You are now back at the end of rnd. Rnd 3: 1dc in every st and 1fphtr around each fphtr.
Start working in a continuous spiral placing yellow
Rep last 2 rnds 4 times more. 28 [32:36] sts.
marker to denote the beg of rnd.
58 [64:68] sts including ch-sps. Rep rnd 2 another 2 [3:4] times more. 20 sts.
Move all markers up as you work. Fasten off leaving a tail of approximately 15cm.
Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to 2 sts before the red marker,
dc2tog, 1dc in st with red marker, 1fphtr around next Making Up
2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch2)
9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in Turn the socks inside out. With the tapestry needle
st with blue marker, dc2tog, 1dc in every st to end. use the tail to sew toe opening closedand weave in
56 [62:66] sts including ch-sps. the ends.
When you complete your gorgeous socks, you may
Rnd 3: 1dc in every st to 2 sts before the red marker, wish to wet block them. To do this, soak your socks in
1dc in st with red marker, 1fphtr around each of next lukewarm water, squeeze out excess moisture and pin
2fphtr, 1dc in next st, (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in next out to size or place them on sock blockers.
ch-sp) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next Allow to dry naturally.
2fphtr, 1dc in st with blue marker, 1dc in every st
to end. 56 [62:66] sts including ch-sps.
Rep last 2 rnds 4 [5:5] more times. 48 [52:56] sts.
Foot
Keeping only the yellow marker in place, continue
as follows:
Rnd 1: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st,
1dc in next ch-sp, ch2) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st to end.
Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in next st, [ch2, miss
next st, 1 dc in next ch-sp] 9, (10, 11) times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st to end.
Rep last two rnds of foot until foot measures
17 [18.5:20]cm from the back of the heel.
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