Crochet Baby Socks
Crochet baby socks are not just adorable, but also practical for keeping those tiny toes warm and cozy. They make a thoughtful handmade gift for expecting parents or a delightful addition to any little one's wardrobe. The beauty of crochet socks is that you can customize them with different colors, patterns, and even add cute embellishments like bows or buttons. Not to mention, crocheting baby socks can be a relaxing and rewarding craft project, perfect for nurturing your creativity while making something useful for your little bundle of joy. So, grab your crochet hook and some soft yarn, and let's create some snuggly socks that will make both baby and parents smile!
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
dec. Pull up a loop from each of next 2dc, yo and draw through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
To fit size approx:- 0-3 months baby
Sole Length 3.5 inches
Heel to Cuff 3.5 inches
Materials
Small amount of King Cole big value baby 4ply yarn in main colour
Small amount of King Cole big value baby 4ply yarn in contrast colour
3.50mm Clover Crochet Hook
TENSION – 5dc and 6 rows of dc measures approx 1 inch
Cuff – With contrast colour yarn, make 8ch, 1dc into second ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (7dc)
Next Row – Working into back loop of stitch only, work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Rpt last row 22 more times until 24 rows have been worked in all.
Fold piece in half (bottom to top) so that the short sides of both ends are lined up, ss through both sides of work to make a ring. Fasten off.
Leg – Join in main colour yarn, working into row ends along side of ring, work 1ch, 1dc into each row end to end, ss to first dc on the beginning of row. Turn. (24dc)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row eight more times, making 10 rows in all. Fasten off.
Heel – Join in contrast colour yarn, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 11dc, turn leaving remaining 12dc un-worked.
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (12dc)
Rpt last row twice more, making four rows in all.
Next Row – (Dec Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, dec (see abbrev) 1dc over next 2dc, (twice) 1dc into each of next 4dc. Turn. (10dc)
Next Row – (Dec Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc. Turn. (9dc)
With WS facing fold heel in half length ways and ss to together both sides of top (row just worked) to seal heel. Fasten off.
Next row – Join in main colour yarn to first row end (next to ss edge you have just created), 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, working into row ends along first side of heel, work 1dc into each of next five row ends, 1dc into each of next 12dc along foot, 1dc into each of next six row ends on second side of heel, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (24dc)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row 10 more times, making 12 rows in all. Fasten off.
Join in contrast colour yarn and rpt last row twice.
Shape Toe – (Dec Row) 1ch, * dec 1dc over next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc. Turn. (12dc)
Rpt last row once. Fasten off leaving length of yarn. (6dc)
Finishing – Working on WS of work, thread length of yarn through last row to gather toe.
Weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim. Turn through to RS and fold down cuff.
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
sc. Single Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
dec. Pull up a loop from each of next 2sc, yo and draw through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
To fit size approx:- 0-3 months baby
Sole Length 3.5 inches
Heel to Cuff 3.5 inches
Material
Small amount of King Cole big value baby 4ply yarn in main color Small amount of King Cole big value baby 4ply yarn in contrast color
OR
Small amount of Sport Weight yarn in main color
Small amount of Sport Weight yarn in contrast color
3.50mm Clover Crochet Hook
GAUGE – 5sc and 6 rows of sc measures approx 1 inch
Cuff – With contrast color yarn, ch8, 1sc in second ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (7sc)
Next Row – Working in back loop of stitch only, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last row 22 more times until 24 rows have been worked in all.
Fold piece in half (bottom to top) so that the short sides of both ends are lined up, sl st through both sides of work to make a ring. Fasten off.
Leg – Join in main color yarn, working in row ends along side of ring, ch1, 1sc in each row end to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (24sc)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row eight more times, making 10 rows in all. Fasten off.
Heel – Join in contrast color yarn, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 11sc, turn leaving remaining 12sc un-worked.
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. (12sc)
Rpt last row twice more, making four rows in all.
Next Row – (Dec Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 3sc, dec (see the abbrev) 1sc over next 2sc, (twice) 1sc in each of next 4sc. Turn. (10sc)
Next Row – (Dec Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 3sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc. Turn. (9sc)
With WS facing fold heel in half length ways and sl st to together both sides of top (row just worked) to seal heel. Fasten off.
Next row – Join in main color yarn to first row end (next to the sl st edge you have just created), ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, working in row ends along first side of heel, work 1sc in each of next five row ends, 1sc in each of next 12sc along foot, 1sc in each of next six row ends on second side of heel, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (24sc)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row 10 more times, making 12 rows in all. Fasten off.
Join in contrast color yarn and rpt last row twice.
Shape Toe – (Dec Row) ch1, * dec 1sc over next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. (12sc)
Rpt last row once. Fasten off leaving length of yarn. (6sc)
Finishing – Working on WS of work, thread length of yarn through last row to gather toe.
Weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim. Turn through to RS and fold down cuff.