by Here’s a clear, detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to make the simplest crochet socks — perfect if you’ve never crocheted socks before!
How to Make the Simplest Crochet Socks for Beginners
This method uses basic stitches, minimal shaping, and a tube-sock style construction so you can succeed even if you’re new.
What Makes These Socks Beginner-Friendly?
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No heel shaping required
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Mostly worked in the round
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Only basic stitches: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc)
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Easy to customize for any size
Supplies You Need
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Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic or wool blend
Soft yarn makes the socks comfy! -
Hook: 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
Sizing Notes
You will measure:
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Foot circumference (around the ball of your foot)
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Foot length (heel to toe)
Tube socks stretch, so they’re very forgiving.
Simple Beginner Tube Sock Pattern
Gauge (approximate, not critical for tube socks):
14–16 hdc stitches = 4″ (10 cm)
STEP 1 — Start the Cuff
1. Chain enough stitches to fit comfortably around your leg or ankle.
For most adults: 28–34 chains
2. Join to form a ring.
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Be careful not to twist the chain.
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Slip stitch into the first chain.
3. Work the cuff:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to join
Repeat for 5–8 rounds depending on how tall you want the cuff.
This creates a stretchy, ribbed edge.
STEP 2 — Make the Leg Section
Switch to half double crochet (hdc) for speed and stretch.
Rounds:
Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, sl st to join.
Work 10–15 rounds (or as long as you want the sock leg).
Try it on! Tube socks are customizable.
STEP 3 — Make the Foot Section
Continue working in hdc rounds until the sock reaches the base of your toes.
This is usually:
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Kids: 10–15 rounds
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Adults: 18–22 rounds
Measure from ankle to the start of your toes.
STEP 4 — Shape the Toe (Simple Decreasing)
You’ll decrease slowly so the sock closes at the toes.
Repeat the following:
Decrease Round:
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hdc in next 6 stitches, hdc2tog (repeat around)
1 Round of normal hdc
Then repeat with:
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hdc in next 4, hdc2tog
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hdc around
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hdc in next 2, hdc2tog
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hdc around
Final rounds:
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hdc2tog around until hole is small
Cut yarn, pull tail through remaining stitches, and tighten.
STEP 5 — Finishing
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Weave in ends with a yarn needle.
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Make another sock the same way!
Tips for Beginners
Choose smooth, light-colored yarn
You can see stitches easily.
Try on the sock as you go
Tube socks are super adjustable.
Don’t make the cuff too tight
It should stretch comfortably over your heel.
If you’re a loose crocheter, size down the hook
If you crochet tight, size up.
You Did It!
You now have a comfy pair of simple tube socks you made by hand — a great first step into the world of crochet socks!
If you’d like:
a printable pattern photo diagrams a video-style step breakdown a version that includes a proper shaped heel
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