Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Striped Socks—a fun and versatile creation perfect for chilly days, personalized gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting practical and fashionable designs! 🎨 Whether you love stitching up cozy wearables, experimenting with color combinations, or simply want to add a pair of striped socks to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully textured pair with bold stripes, snug cuffs, and a touch of handmade charm! 💖
This design embraces soft yarns, playful color contrasts, and comfortable shaping to bring warmth and personality to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Striped Socks turn out just right—ready to keep your feet cozy or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant hues, classic neutrals, or pastel tones, and let’s stitch up a stylish pair of socks! 🧦
🧶 Crochet Striped Socks – FREE Pattern
These mid-calf socks are worked toe-up in the round with color changes to create fun stripes. They’re made using simple stitches and a short row heel.
🧵 Materials
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Yarn: Fingering or light sport weight cotton/acrylic blend in the following:
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Main Color (Blue) – for toe, heel, cuff
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Stripe Colors (Yellow, Pink, White, Light Blue) – for body
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Hook: 2.75 mm (US C/2) or size needed to meet gauge
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Stitch marker
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Optional: Blocking mat and pins
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes short rows and color changes
📏 Sizing
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Fits adult medium (US women’s shoe 6–9)
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Adjustable in foot and leg length
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Circumference: ~8″ unstretched
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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ch – Chain
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sc – Single Crochet
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hdc – Half Double Crochet
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
✨ Pattern
🦶 Toe (Work in Spiral)
Using Blue:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc in each st (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Rounds 9–18: sc around (48)
Change to stripe sequence.
🧦 Foot (Stripe Pattern)
Follow a stripe rotation like this:
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3 rounds Pink
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2 rounds White
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3 rounds Blue
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2 rounds Yellow
Repeat in any order you like for a bold stripe look.
Rounds 19–40: sc around (adjust length to end ~1.5″ before heel bend)
Place stitch marker at start of round (top center of foot).
🧷 Heel (Short Row Style)
Switch to Blue.
Heel Setup:
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Work on 24 stitches (half the round)
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Leave remaining 24 unworked for instep
Row 1 (RS): sc 24, ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc 23, leave last st unworked, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc 22, ch 1, turn
Continue in this way, decreasing 1 st each row until 10 sts remain.
Now increase back out:
Next Row: sc 11 (include 1 more), ch 1, turn
Next Row: sc 12, ch 1, turn
Continue until 24 sts again.
Rejoin with main round and continue crocheting in rounds.
🧵 Leg
Rounds 41–70: Continue working sc in the round, alternating stripe colors every 2–3 rounds. Adjust for desired height.
📎 Cuff
Switch to Blue for ribbed cuff.
Round 71: sc around in BLO
Rounds 72–78: Repeat sc BLO to form stretchable ribbed cuff
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
🎉 Finishing
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Weave in ends securely
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Block gently for shape
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Make second sock to match!
💡 Customization Tips
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Wider foot: Increase to 54–60 sts at toe
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Taller cuff: Add more sc BLO rounds
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Add sole grip: Sew fabric dots or puff paint
✨ And there you have it — your very own pair of cozy, colorful crochet socks! 🧦💛 Whether you’re gifting them or keeping them for yourself, these striped beauties are sure to keep your toes happy.
