Free and Easy Crochet Baby Socks Pattern

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Crochet Baby Socks

Crochet baby socks are a fun project that you can easily make for any baby in your life. This free pattern makes the cutest little socks in a variety of sizes so that you can make just the right fit. These little crochet baby socks are a great baby shower gift idea or the perfect gift to give a new mom, to help her care for her little one. 

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I am very excited to share this new crochet project with you, in the hopes that you will enjoy these crochet baby socks, both as a project to make and enjoy the finished product. 

Quick and Easy Baby Socks

If this is your first time making baby socks, one of the great things about this project is that you only need a small amount of yarn and a crochet hook to get started. These little socks also work up rather quickly, since they are such a small project. 

When you are making these baby socks there are a few simple stitches that you will need to know how to make, to complete this project. Those basic stitches primarily include the magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and the half double crochet stitch. If you would like a refresher on how to make any of these stitches, please be sure to check out my tutorial

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    When making these crochet baby socks, there are a few simple steps that you will follow, starting first with the toe of the socks, then working your way around the middle part, working your way to the heal, and then to the upper part of the sock before finishing off with the cuff. 

    Now, let’s jump into the free pattern to make these adorable crochet baby socks! 

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    Free Easy Crochet Sock Pattern For Baby

    Materials

    1 skein of soft baby yarn

    3.00 mm crochet hook

    A yarn needle or tapestry needle

    Sizing Notes

    When making your crochet baby socks, it is important to make them the right size for your baby. Please note that the pattern below was created using the following gage. If your stitching and yarn, does not meet this gauge you may need to adjust it accordingly. 

    Recommended skill level: Intermediate

    Stitches and Abbreviations:

    sl st – slip stitch

    ch – chain

    sc – single crochet

    mr – magic ring

    hdc – half double crochet

    BLO – back loops only

    0-3 months Use Size 3.25 mm

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    Free Crochet Pattern (MAKE TWO):

    Sock Toe:

    Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, make 12 hdc sts in the mr, pull it tight and join with a sl st. (12)

    Round 2: ch 2, (inc, hdc) repeat around. Join with a sl st. (18)

    Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, inc) repeat around. Join with a sl st. (24)

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    Foot (Worked in Rounds): 

    Round 4-10: ch 2, make a hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)

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    Heel Flap (worked in rows):

    Round 11: turn, sl st in the BLO of the next 3 sts. ch 2, turn, hdc in the next 9 sts. (9)

    Round 12: ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. (7)

    Round 13: ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog. (5)

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    Heel Shaping (Worked in Rows):

    Round 14: ch 2, turn, inc, hdc in next 3 sts, inc. (7)

    Round 15: ch 2, turn, inc, hdc in next 5 sts, inc. (9)

    Round 16: ch 2, sl st in the base of hdc on round 12. Turn, hdc in each st across, sl st in the opposite side at the base of hdc from round 12. (9)

    Round 17: ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc st all the way around. (24)

    Stitch the side of the heel, on both sides to close.

    Ankle (worked in rounds)

    Round 18-19: ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)

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    Cuff (worked in rows)

    Round 20: ch 12 sts, in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc, hdc in each st across. Sl st in next hdc and next hdc. (10)

    Round 21: turn, working in BLO hdc in each st across. ch 2, turn. (10)

    Round 22: hdc in each hdc st working in the BLO, across each st. When you get back to the sock’s ankle, sl st in next 2 sts. (10)

    Repeat rounds 21 and 22, until you have the entire sock cuff created. Join together with a sl st in each st. Finish off and weave in the ends.

    Once your first sock has been completed, repeat the above steps to make the second sock, so that you have a matching pair. 

    Additional Sizes of the Pattern

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    3-6 months Size 3.50 mm

    Rounds 1-3: work same as above

    Rounds 4-12: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24)

    Round 13-18: create the heal the same as outlined above.

    Round 19-21: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24)

    Create the cuff by chaining 14 sts, then work each hdc in the BLO. Ch 2 sts at the end, turn then hdc in each st, there will be a total of 12 hdc sts in the cuff. When you reach the base of the cuff, join with a sl st in the first st and in the next st.

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    6-9 months Size 3.75 mm

    Round 1: make a mr, make 14 hdc sts, pull tight and join with sl st. (14)

    Round 2: ch 2, (inc, hdc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (21)

    Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, inc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Rounds 4-14: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Round 15-22: Create the heal the same as outlined above, but add 2 sts, so that you have a total of 11 sts, rather than the 9 sts you are working with.

    Round 23-25: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Create the cuff by chaining 16 sts, then work each hdc in the BLO. Ch 2 sts at the end, turn then hdc in each st, giving you a total of 14 hdc sts in the cuff. When you reach the base of the cuff, join with a sl st in the first st and in the next st.

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    9-12m size 4.00 mm

    Round 1: make a mr, make 14 hdc sts, pull tight and join with sl st. (14)

    Round 2: ch 2, (inc, hdc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (21)

    Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, inc) repeat around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Rounds 4-14: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Round 15-22: Create the heal the same as outlined above, but add 2 sts, so that you have a total of 11 sts, rather than the 9 sts you are working with.

    Round 23-25: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28)

    Create the cuff by chaining 18 sts, then work each hdc in the BLO. Ch 2 sts at the end, turn then hdc in each st, giving you a total of 16 hdc stitches. When you reach the base of the cuff, join with a sl st in the first st and in the next st.

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    Tips Before Beginning

    The Crochet Hook Size

    The exact size of your crochet hook that you use will depend on what yarn you are using to make these crochet baby socks and your natural stitching tension. If your stitches are larger than the suggested gauge above, you will want to decrease your hook size, so that the baby socks turn out the right size. I used a size G hook, but you may need to increase or decrease the hook depending on your stitching. 

    Working in Rounds

    In this pattern, I highly recommend that you work it in rounds. Meaning that at the end of each round, you join the first and last stitches together with a slip stitch. Doing this will help you get the most accurate shape. However, you can work in continuous rounds, but be sure to use a stitch marker. 

    Sock Care

    These crochet baby socks are going to have the best results when they are hand-washed in cold water. You may use some laundry detergent to help clean them if desired. Then hang them on the clothesline to dry. 

    Crochet Baby Socks PDF pattern

    I have also made this crochet baby sock pattern available for you as a PDF crochet pattern so that you can enjoy the PDF pattern without any interruption. To get your copy of the PDF instructions, please enter your email address in the box below, then check your email for the download. 

    Please note that this crochet pattern was created for your personal use only. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!

    You may also purchase a copy of this pattern in my Etsy shop if you prefer. You will find this pattern along with many other items if you prefer to purchase it. 

    Easy Crochet Baby Sock Pattern

    Making these easy baby socks is an addicting crochet project! Be warned, once you get started making these, you might be hooked, because they are so much fun. 

    Thank you for stopping in to check out my free crochet baby socks pattern! I hope that you will give this pattern a try and that you will enjoy making this fun baby project. 

    Happy Crocheting!

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    Materials

    • 1 skein of soft baby yarn
    • 3.25 mm crochet hook
    • A yarn needle or tapestry needle

    Instructions

      1. Round 1: make a mr, ch 1, make 12 hdc sts in the mr, pull it tight and join with a sl st. (12)
      2. Round 2: ch 2, (inc, hdc) repeat around. Join with a sl st. (18)
      3. Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, inc) repeat around. Join with a sl st. (24)
      4. Round 4-10: ch 2, make a hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)

      The Heel

      1. Round 11: turn, sl st in the BLO of the next 3 sts. ch 2, turn, hdc in the next 9 sts. (9)
      2. Round 12: ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. (7)
      3. Round 13: ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog. (5)
      4. Round 14: ch 2, turn, inc, hdc in next 3 sts, inc. (7)
      5. Round 15: ch 2, turn, inc, hdc in next 5 sts, inc. (9)
      6. Round 16: ch 2, sl st in the base of hdc on round 12. Turn, hdc in each st across, sl st in the opposite side at the base of hdc from round 12. (9)

      Making the Ankle

      1. Round 17: ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc st all the way around.
        Stitch the side of the heel, on both sides to close. (24)
      2. Round 18-19: ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24)

      Make the Cuff

      1. Round 20: ch 12 sts, in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc, hdc in each st across. Sl st in next hdc and next hdc. (10)
      2. Round 21: turn, working in BLO hdc in each st across. ch 2, turn. (10)
      3. Round 22: hdc in each hdc st working in the BLO, across each st. When you get back to the sock’s ankle, sl st in next 2 sts. (10)
      4. Repeat rounds 21 and 22, until you have the entire sock cuff created. Join together with a sl st in each st. Finish off and weave in the ends.
      5. Once your first sock has been completed, repeat the above steps to make the second sock, so that you have a matching pair.

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