13 Free Crochet Sock Patterns That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Basic Toe-Up Crochet Socks Free Pattern

This crochet pattern by Nicole Cormier is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning to crochet socks. She explains that the toe-up design is ideal because you can try the sock on as you work. This means that you can easily see if you are making the sock too big or small.

Nicole includes instructions for four different sock sizes. She also includes several sock yarn recommendations so that you have design options. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches, therefore you don't need to know anything fancy to make these cute, cozy socks. The pattern is worked with a size D crochet hook.

Nicole's site, Simple Sock Making, also offers additional crochet sock patterns that you may want to check out once you have covered the basics. Some are also simple and others, like her cabled socks, are more complex. It is a great resource to bookmark.

Crochet Ankle Socks Free Pattern

This crochet sock pattern from Nadine's Patterns is a seamless toe-up ankle sock pattern. It is worked with an E crochet hook and sock-weight yarn. In addition to some basic crochet stitches, this uses front and back post crochet stitches, short rows, and a stitch pattern the designer called "crunch stitch," also known as seed stitch.

Knee High Boot Socks Free Crochet Pattern

If you want to make really cozy socks, this free crochet pattern from Ball Hank n Skein is a great choice. These socks are made with heavy worsted weight or even bulky weight yarn and a size J crochet hook.

They are designed to be knee-high socks that you can wear inside of winter boots. These socks are made with single crochet and double crochet stitches and use some minor decreasing; an ambitious beginner could make these socks.

Textured Crochet Socks Pattern

Ashley Leither is a terrific resource for crochet sock patterns. The design shown here is textured and worked in basic stitches. The pattern comes in four sizes and the two-tone color choice makes for feet that will make you smile.

Step-by-Step Crochet Socks Free Pattern

This is a detailed free crochet pattern for socks that are made using fingering weight yarn and a size D crochet hook. Designer Julie, of The Inner Banks blog, really does provide step-by-step instructions including photos at each step to show you how to make the socks from start to finish.

These socks use primarily basic crochet stitches (single crochet and double crochet). Additionally, they incorporate the slightly more complex front post double crochet stitch (or the shell stitch; she gives options)!

Crochet Slipper Socks Free Pattern

These crochet socks are chunky, so they work well as around-the-house slippers. However, you could also wear them with boots or wider shoes.

Crochet Shell Socks Free Pattern

Treasures Made From Yarn was working on a pair of crochet socks using another pattern and decided that the planned pattern wasn't what she wanted to do after all. She did some fiddling around and came up with a design of her own. This one incorporates a shell stitch for some beautiful texture. This free crochet pattern uses fingering weight yarn and a size B crochet hook.

Cabled Crochet Socks Free Pattern

Crochet designer Lauren Irving offers this sock pattern as a free download on Ravelry. It incorporates crochet cables, which makes it a nice choice for people who love the look of knit socks but want to work in crochet. Lauren has done a great job of keeping this pattern updated with new information and helpful tutorial photos. This pattern uses fingering weight yarn and a size C crochet hook.

Ribbed Crochet Socks Pattern

It is the ribbing that makes these crochet socks so perfect. They fit well. They're so warm. However, what makes them special is the variegated yarn used to add details to the design. Heels, toes, and edging at the top of the sock all stand out thanks to this smart design choice.

Single Crochet Socks Free Pattern

Kemberlee Shortland of From Crook to Hook uses single crochet stitches (noting that they are UK double crochet) for this design. Sometimes they are worked in both loops like normal and other times they are worked in the back loop only. This gives the sock the appropriate stretch and fit.

Susie's Socks Free Crochet Pattern

Most people know Snowcatcher from her crochet snowflake patterns but she also has other patterns, including this one for crochet socks. She named these socks after her sister, whom she lost, posting the pattern on sis's birthday. The pattern is designed to match a hat, cowl, and gloves pattern set also available from the designer. This is a great gift set to make someone for the holidays!

Collared Crochet Socks Free Pattern

What are collared socks? They can be worn regularly (with shoes). However, you can also turn down the tops to create a cute slipper-like design to wear around the house.

Crochet designer Maz Kwok was inspired by seeing collared socks around the web and decided to come up with her own unique version in crochet. They are made with DK weight yarn and a size G crochet hook, making them one of the chunkier crochet sock patterns in the list.

Yoga Socks Free Crochet Pattern

Yoga socks are a unique type of sock. They don't have heels or toes. That's because you need those parts of the foot to connect with the mat or floor in yoga. The rest of the foot is covered though. The style is interesting and it makes for a fun shape to crochet. This particular pattern is a free download on Ravelry from Susan Clapp.

Books of Crochet Sock Patterns

In addition to the wealth of great crochet sock patterns available online, there are some terrific books available for people who enjoy making crochet socks. Some of these are ebooks and others are print books. Top choices include:

• I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting Socks by Karen Ratto Whooley. This is a great primer on everything you need to know to make crochet socks.
• New Methods for Crochet Socks by Rohn Strong. This is an Annie's crochet book featuring one dozen patterns for crochet socks made in a range of different techniques. This designer also has a second book called Step into Crochet.
• Learn to Crochet Socks for the Family by Darla Sims. In addition to crochet patterns, this includes information that teaches you how to design your own crochet socks.
• Make Fun Socks by Abbey Swanson. There are nine crochet patterns in this book, which is available as an affordable print or ebook.
• Crocheted Socks and More Crochet Socks. These are two pattern books by Janet Rehfeldt, featuring a total of more than 30 patterns between them.

Many crochet magazines are also now regularly publishing sock patterns in their issues.