Felici Crochet Socks Free Beginner Pattern

Have you been afraid to try crochet socks? Well, put that fear aside because I’m going to walk you through the Felici Crochet Socks Free Beginner Pattern. Keep on reading for the pattern and also a video tutorial to walk you through each step.

Are you a knitter? You are in luck, I also have this pattern available in knit! So if you are looking for the knit version, please visit the Free Simple Knit Beginner Sock Pattern for Cozy Toes

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How To Get An Even Better Fit – Get The Guide

This crochet socks pattern tells you how to make different sizes. However, you can always customize crochet socks to perfectly fit your feet. Check out my guide to fitting crochet socks.

How to Measure Your Foot for Crochet Socks

A sock that fits is a sock you will actually wear, so take two quick measurements before you start:

1. Foot length: stand on a piece of paper, mark the back of your heel and the tip of your longest toe, and measure between the marks.
2. Foot circumference: wrap a soft tape measure around the widest part of your foot, just below the toes.
3. Pick your size: use the shoe sizes below as a starting point, then try the toe on as you go. Crochet socks fit best with about 10 percent negative ease, so they hug your foot without stretching thin.

Size	US women’s shoe size	Approx. foot length
Small	4 to 7	8.25 to 9.25 in
Medium	7 to 9	9.25 to 9.9 in
Large	9 to 11	9.9 to 10.5 in

In between sizes or have a wide or narrow foot? My guide to sizing crochet socks shows you exactly how to adjust.

The Yarn Used For These Crochet Socks

This pattern was originally designed with Felici Yarn from Crochet.com, it’s since been discontinued. It’s a self-striping yarn, so you get that great striping look without a billion ends to weave in. This is a limited edition yarn and is machine washable with it’s 75% Superwash Merino Wool & 25% Nylon for a great comfortable stretch. It’s so soft too, no scratch wool socks here.

Here is a yarn with Nylon that I would suggest as a substitute:
Chroma Worsted: 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon
This yarn has a soft ombre color change and works up nicely.

Want to use a yarn you already have? My free Yarn Swap tool shows the closest matches to Felici Worsted, or any yarn a pattern calls for. For socks, look for a soft #4 worsted with a little nylon, which helps them hold their shape and stand up to wear.

The Crochet Hook

For this project I chose to work with the Furls Streamline Wood Hook in Camwood. This is not only an affordable streamline hook, but it’s also natural, I love the wood.

Looking for more sock patterns?
Try out some of my other crochet sock patterns!

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Bulky Crochet Sock – Easy Free Pattern For Cushy Slippers

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Supplies You Will Need For the Crochet Sock:

Crochet Socks Beginner Pattern Notes:

I love self-striping yarn. It makes colorwork easy and fun with fewer ends to weave in later. For this pattern, I really enjoyed working with the Felici Worsted Weight Yarn from Crochet.com, but it is now discontinued, instead try Chroma Worsted, which is also a great option for color changing. It creates a comfy sock that can keep the toes warm. This sock is worked from the toe to the cuff with the heel being worked last.

Repeats are written as S (M, L)
The ch 1 on the ribbing does not count as a stitch.
This sock is worked in the round continuously without joining. I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the rounds.

• Special Stitches:
  Magic Ring: https://brianakdesigns.com/magic-crochet-circle-ring/

Crochet Socks Beginner Pattern Video:

Crochet Socks Beginner Pattern Instructions:

Toe of Sock and Instep

Rnd 1: Inside the Magic Ring sc 6, pull ring closed, do not join as this will be worked continuously. Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: *2sc in first st, sc in next*; repeat from * to * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: *2sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts*; repeat from * to * around. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: *2sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts*; repeat from * to * around. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: *2sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts*; repeat from * to * around.

Please note: at this round, the circle diameter is approx 2.75”. If needed, go up or down a hook size to adjust.  (36 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc in each st around.

Repeat this round until the sock reaches about 1 3/4” from the ankle, it’s best to try it on and add or remove rows if needed. This is a great time to customize the sock to your foot size. Remember, these will stretch a little as worn, so it should be a little snug.

Repeat approx. 30 (34, 40) rounds, or until the sock measures 1” before the heel. (36 sts)

Gusset

Rnd 1: Sc 7, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 16, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 7. (40 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (40 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 8, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 18, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 8. (44 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 9, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 20, 2sc in next, sc 1, 2sc in next, sc 9. (48 sts)

Rnds 6-7: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)

Split for Heel

Rnd 1: This round will make space for the heel to work later. Sc 11, ch 14 loosely (or foundation single crochet 14), skip 26 sts, sc 11 (36 sts)

Top of Sock

Rnds 1-2: Sc in each st around.

This can be adjusted to be longer or shorter by increasing or decreasing the number of rounds. (36 sts)

Ribbed Cuff

Repeats: Repeat Row 2-3 all the way around the top of the sock to create the ribbing. Either slip stitch in the blo of the last row to the loops of the first row to join, or fasten off and seam with a tapestry needle.

Heel

Rnd 1: With the top opening of the sock facing upward, join yarn to the 5th stitch to the left of the right heel corner, slip stitch in each stitch around, do not join, and work continuously. (40 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc 19, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog, sc 7, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog. (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (32 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc2tog, sc 14, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, sc3tog. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 6: *sc2tog, sc in next*; repeat from * to * around. (16 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (16 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc2tog around. Fasten off and use tail end to weave through the remaining loops and pull the hole closed. Weave in any remaining ends. (8 sts)

Crochet Socks FAQs

Is it hard to crochet socks?

Not at all if you can single crochet in the round. These Felici socks use only single crochet and simple decreases, and they are worked toe up so you can try them on as you go. The heel is the only new part, and the video walks you through it stitch by stitch.

How do I crochet socks as a beginner?

Start with a toe-up pattern in worsted weight yarn, like this one. Thicker yarn works up faster and makes your stitches easier to see. Make the toe, try it on, work up the foot, add the heel and finish with a ribbed cuff. Keep the video open the first time you make them.

Is it easier to knit or crochet socks?

Many people find crochet socks easier to start, since you only have one live loop and no double pointed needles to juggle. Crochet fabric is a little thicker, so crochet socks are extra cozy for lounging at home or wearing with boots. If you knit too, try my knit version of the Felici sock.

What yarn is best for crochet socks?

Look for a superwash wool blended with nylon. Wool keeps your feet warm and breathes, superwash makes it machine washable, and nylon adds strength and stretch so heels and toes last longer. For this pattern, use a #4 worsted like Chroma Worsted. Not sure your yarn will work? Check it in my free Yarn Swap tool.

How long does it take to crochet a pair of socks?

In worsted weight yarn, most people can finish a pair of these socks in a weekend. Thinner sock yarn makes a lighter sock but takes longer, since you work more stitches and rows.

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