Crochet Baby Socks Tutorial For 0–3 Months

Keep little toes cozy with Crochet Baby Socks designed for simple stitching and soft texture. Follow this crochet baby socks tutorial to shape a cute pair made for warmth, comfort, and thoughtful gifting, suitable for new makers and quick weekend projects.

Crochet Baby Socks

The toe-up design makes it easy to adjust the size, and the ribbed cuff ensures a snug, comfortable fit. Using soft baby merino yarn, these little socks are ideal for everyday wear or as a thoughtful handmade gift for a baby shower. You can easily personalize the color to match any outfit or nursery theme, making this project both functional and adorable.

Materials

Yarn: Drops Baby Merino (50g) or similar soft baby yarn
Hook: 3 mm crochet hook
Notions: Scissors, darning needle
Finished size: Foot 9.5 cm, total length 16 cm
Skill level: Intermediate
Terms: US crochet terms

Abbreviations

MC: Magic Circle
ST: Stitch
CH: Chain
SL ST: Slip Stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
HDC INC: Half Double Crochet Increase (2 HDC in one stitch)
DC DEC 3: Double Crochet Decrease 3 (Double Crochet 3 together)

The Sock (Toe and Foot)

Round 1: Make a MC, CH 1, work 12 HDC into the circle, SL ST into the first stitch, CH 1 (12 ST).
Round 2: HDC INC in first stitch, HDC in next stitch, repeat around, SL ST, CH 1 (18 ST).
Round 3: HDC INC in first stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, SL ST, CH 1 (24 ST).
Rounds 4–10: HDC in every stitch around, SL ST, CH 1 (24 ST).

Round 11: Skip 12 stitches (for heel opening), HDC 12 stitches, SL ST, CH 1 (24 ST).
Rounds 12–19: HDC in each stitch around, SL ST to finish, do not CH 1 after the last round (24 ST).
Hole: The skipped 12 stitches form the heel opening.

Ribbing (Cuff)

Attach yarn to the back edge and CH 11.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and next 9 stitches (10 SC), SL ST into next 2 edge stitches, turn.
Row 2: SC in BLO across (10 SC), CH 1, turn.
Row 3: SC in 2nd CH from hook and next 9 stitches, SL ST into next 2 edge stitches, turn.
Rows 4–24: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
Finishing: Fasten off with a long tail, sew ribbing ends together using the mattress stitch, and weave in ends.

Heel

Attach yarn to the middle back of the heel opening, CH 1.
Round 1: HDC in first 5 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in next 10 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in last 5 stitches, SL ST, CH 1 (22 ST).
Round 2: HDC in first 4 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in next 8 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in last 4 stitches, SL ST, CH 1 (18 ST).
Round 3: HDC in first 3 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in next 6 stitches, DC DEC 3, HDC in last 3 stitches, SL ST, fasten off with a long tail (14 ST).