Free Crochet Pattern: WOOL-EASE® Joan's Socks

LION BRAND^®WOOL-EASE^®“Joan's Socks” – Crochet Version

The original Joan’s Socks pattern in worsted weight Wool-Ease. The crochet version has a bit more shaping to it but gives a sock that fits much better than the average crochet sock and helps keep toes toasty!


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Skill Level: intermediate

SIZE
To fit average size woman’s foot. For larger size foot, use larger size crochet hook. The length of the leg can be made longer by crocheting the leg section an inch or two longer. The length of the foot can also be increased, making sure the top and bottom of the foot are the same length.

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Wool-Ease
2 balls in color of your choice.
• Size G-6 (4 mm) and H-8 (5 mm) crochet hooks smaller size
• Size H-8 (5 mm) and I-9 (5.5 mm) for larger size
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

GAUGE
For smaller size: 20 sc = 4” (10 cm) with H hook.
For larger size: 22 sc = 4” (10 cm) with I hook.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTE
These socks are easy to make in one flat piece. See diagram for progression of crochet. When finished, they will resemble the Turkish method of knitted socks, with the heel appearing to stick out when folded. On the foot, however, they fit exactly as a commercial sock.

SOCKS (Make 2)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 11.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (10 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Working in back loops only, sc in each sc (10 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rep Row 2 for 40 more rows. Ch 1, do not turn. Working along side of ribbing, 1 sc in each row (40 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Leg
With larger hook, work back and forth in sc, working through both loops, on 40 sts until piece measures 7” from beg of sock. Cut yarn.

Top of Foot
Row 1 With RS facing and larger hook join yarn in 11th st from edge, ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in each of next 19 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Sc in each sc across (20 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 6” above joining or desired length, allowing 2” for toe, ending on WS. Note The heel will add another 2”. Measure foot and subtract 4” total for heel and toe, crocheting the straight part desired length.

*Top of Toe
Row 1 Dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc across to within last 2 sc, dec 1 st in next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Work even in sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rep last 2 rows until 10 sc rem, ending with Row 2.

Bottom of Toe
Row 1 Inc 1 sc in first sc, sc across to last sc, inc 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Work even in sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rep last 2 rows until there are 20 sc.*

Bottom of Foot
Work even on 20 sc until piece measure 6” or same length as straight portion of foot.

Heel
Rep from * to * as for toe shaping-20 sc rem. Fasten off.

Assembly
Sew back leg seam. Fold sock in middle of the toe and sew both sides of foot. Fold the heel in half, as with toe, and sew sides. Position the heel piece so that center of heel is in line with leg seam and sew.

ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning) ch = chain dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increase(e)(s)(ing) rem = remain(s)(ing)	rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

Wool-Ease (Article # 620) solid colors, sprinkles, heathers, and twists come in 3 oz balls; prints, frosts, and glitter/multi-colors come in 2.5 oz balls

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.


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