Crocheting socks is much easier than knitting. Many traditional style lovers can argue with that. However, the craftswomen, who did not want to conduct five constantly falling knitting needles, invented a new method for themselves and their associates a long time ago. The scheme and description of crocheted socks is a popular topic, and many authors of master classes cover it. The level of such work cannot be classified as complicated. The main thing is to maintain uniform density so that the finished products are the same size.
Yarn selection
A natural choice for socks is warm yarn, the fibers of which are made of natural materials by at least 30%. Of course, the more wool or mohair, the better. Acquiring 100% acrylic for socks is strongly discouraged. Do not believe the words of sellers and your own eyes: artificial fibers will not warm. And if you connect lightweight knee-high socks from acrylic, it will be hot in them. It is better to use cotton or linen.
The thickness of the thread for knitting products such as warm socks, crochet (the pattern and density of the pattern are crucial) can be in the range of 250-350 m / 100 g. If you intend to get a thinner or delicate fabric, you need to use yarn with a meter above 400 m / 100 g. The working tool should be selected for the yarn.
Start knitting
You can start working both from the side of the cuff and from the toe. In any case, you get beautiful and warm crochet socks. For beginners, the diagram below will be understood.
In accordance with it, the first row of the product forms his toe. In this example, the initial chain of air loops (VPs) consists of 14 VPs, plus 3 VPs to rise. The number of loops in the initial and other rows of manufactured products may differ significantly from that shown in the figure. This indicator is influenced by the thickness of the thread and the pattern used. The exact number of loops can be calculated by performing a control sample from the selected yarn.
The above diagram and description of crocheted socks illustrate a universal way to get started. The first row is formed by knitting in a circle of columns with a crochet on both sides of the initial chain of air loops.
Knitting the bottom of the product
To achieve the desired size of the fabric, it is necessary to add loops along the edges of the chain. Increasing each row by two loops (one on each side), you should focus on the volume of the leg of the person for whom the socks fit. When the desired width is reached, the additions cease.
Further, the fabric is knitted evenly. The use of single crochet (RLS) columns allows you to make really warm and tight crochet socks. The diagram depicts the distribution of the openwork pattern, but it can also be replaced by solid dense knitting.
Heel formation
This is the most important part of the product. Here you need to be careful and constantly count the loops and posts. This is necessary so that the socks are the same.
In accordance with the scheme, the heel is formed due to the flat section of the canvas of a rectangular shape. Its width is about a third of the entire width of the toe. In order to make it, you need to stop temporarily building up the entire canvas and knit in return rows only the loop of the rectangle.
To get the correct and anatomically accurate crochet socks (the diagram perfectly illustrates the process), you need to finish the heel formation. To do this, only part of the columns is knitted in the center of the rectangle. At the beginning and end of each row, they are simultaneously joined to the free edge of the rectangle. In this case, the number of columns is gradually increasing. The heel will be finished when all the loops of the rectangle are engaged.
Crochet Socks for Beginners: Cuff Pattern
The most difficult stage has been completed, now you can continue to even knit the fabric without additions. The first row is gathered around the entire perimeter of the sock (it now has the shape of a right angle). Then proceed to the manufacture of cuffs.
This section of the sock is very convenient for placing an ornament, pattern or other decorative elements. Crochet warm socks (the pattern may be different), it is better to continue to knit with a solid pattern, as in the photo.
On top of the finished sock should be strapping. It can be decorative or extremely functional (to prevent the edge from stretching).
Crochet: Socks. Patterns of openwork patterns
Crocheted socks have been the subject of creative experimentation for many knitters. They are made using a variety of techniques, types of yarn and decor.
The most impressive can be called high knee-high socks, reaching almost to the knee, connected by a thin thread and an openwork pattern. They look very feminine and great for a gift.
The manufacture of fishnet golf is carried out according to the same algorithm as described above. The pattern can only be placed on the cuff or on the front side of the golf cloth.
Since the cuff in these models is very long, it is necessary to provide for its proper expansion. The optimal method is to compare the knitting fabric with the pattern.
You must also consider that on the upper edge of the golf you need to pass an elastic band or lace. Otherwise, they will constantly slide.