Step into cozy, vintage-inspired style with this Crochet Granny Square Knee-High Socks pattern! These eye-catching socks combine the timeless charm of granny squares with the comfort of knee-high coziness, making them a perfect statement piece for chilly days or lounging in handmade flair. Whether you’re pairing them with boots, layering over leggings, or just showing them off at home, this pattern lets you stitch up a bold and beautiful accessory that’s as fun to wear as it is to make. 🧦🌈✨
Designed for playful creativity, this pattern invites you to mix and match colors, experiment with different square arrangements, and add personal touches like buttons or lace trim. Use soft yarns for maximum comfort or go bold with vibrant hues for a retro twist. Whether you’re crafting them for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, these Crochet Granny Square Knee-High Socks are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nostalgia to every step! 🧶💖🌼
🧦 Crochet Granny Square Knee-High Socks Pattern
These stunning and cozy granny square knee-high socks bring together vintage charm and modern color blocking! Perfect for lounging in style or layering over leggings and tights, they’re customizable, fun to make, and beginner-friendly with a twist of joining-as-you-go technique.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires knowledge of granny squares, seaming, shaping, and basic sock construction.
📏 Finished Size
Fits women’s shoe size 6–9 (US)
Adjustable: Add or subtract squares in the length or width
🧶 Materials
- DK or light worsted weight yarn in various bright colors
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (US E)
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sp – Space
FO – Fasten Off
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
🟩 Basic Granny Square (Make ~24 total)
Make squares in your chosen colors, switching color each round if desired.
Round 1:
With Color A, MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2
(3 dc, ch 2) 3x, sl st to top of ch 3 (4 corners made) – 12 dc
Round 2:
Change to Color B (optional)
Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, 3 dc in side sp repeat 3 more times, sl st – 24 dc
Round 3:
Change to Color C
Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, 3 dc in each side space around, sl st – 36 dc
FO and weave in ends. Each finished square should measure approx. 2.5″–3″ (6–7.5 cm).
🧵 Sock Construction Breakdown
Each sock is built from joined squares plus a crocheted sole and ribbed edging.
🔹 Layout Overview
- Front panel: 2 squares wide × 6 squares tall
- Back panel: 2 squares wide × 5 squares tall
- Foot section: 3–4 squares, joined under the ankle
- Toe and sole: worked in rows or rounds and joined to front
- Edging & ribbing: added after seaming
🧩 Step-by-Step Assembly
1. ✅ Join Squares
Use your preferred seaming method (sl st, whipstitch, or join-as-you-go) to create two tall strips:
- Front strip: 2 x 6 squares
- Back strip: 2 x 5 squares
Seam sides together to form a tube, leaving a gap at the bottom (for foot opening).
2. 🧦 Add Foot Base
Sole + Toe:
Using coordinating color:
- Attach yarn to toe area
- sc around bottom front edge
- Work short oval sole using sc and increase/decrease shaping
- Seam sides of foot to front upper
- Add heel panel with short rows in sc (or continue as one-piece round sole)
Stuff lightly or double up yarn for a cushy footbed feel.
3. 🧶 Ribbed Edging (Top)
To finish off the knee cuff:
- Attach yarn to top edge
- Work 1 row of sc evenly around
- Ch 9, turn
- sc in back loops only down the chain
- sl st into next 2 sts on sock top, turn
- Repeat BLO sc ribbing and join every 2 rows around
FO and weave in ends
🧵 Optional Details
- Add elastic band inside top cuff
- Sew on buttons along the seam for a faux-boot look
- Add a drawstring tie at ankle or top
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use neutral tones for a vintage patchwork feel
- Make ankle or mid-calf versions with fewer squares
- Try variegated yarn for unique granny square effects
- Add fleece lining for extra warmth
These granny square socks are an eye-catching, wearable piece of art! 🧶🌈
