These crochet lace socks combine beauty and comfort in a lightweight design that’s perfect for everyday wear. Worked from the toe up, the delicate lace pattern adds an elegant texture while keeping the socks breathable and flexible.
Crochet Lace Socks
Whether made in pastel shades or classic neutrals, this pattern is ideal for warm-weather lounging or cozy layering. It’s a rewarding project for those who love detailed stitches but want an easy-to-follow, single-day make. Plus, the pattern can be customized to fit any size or color preference.
Materials
- Thin cotton yarn (lace or sock weight, approx. 60–70g)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors and yarn needle
Size Adjustment
- Narrow Foot: Chain 12 (15 total including first DC)
- Medium Foot: Chain 16 (19 total including first DC)
- Wide Foot: Chain 18 (21 total including first DC)
Toe Section
- Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook.
- DC across, 4 DC in last stitch.
- Work on other side, 4 DC in first stitch.
- Join with SL ST in 3rd chain.
- Row 2: Ch 3, 1 DC in same st.
- DC to side, increase in 2nd and 3rd stitches of previous cluster.
- DC across, 2 DC in last st.
- Join with SL ST.
- Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2, adding two increases on each side per row.
- End with 48–60 total stitches.
Main Lace Pattern
- Lace Row 1 (DC Cluster): Ch 3, 1 DC in same st.
- Skip 3 sts, 3 DC in 4th st repeat to end.
- 1 DC in last st.
- Join with SL ST.
Lace Row 2 (SC & Chain): Ch 1, turn.
- SC between clusters, Ch 3, SC between next clusters repeat to end.
- Join with SL ST.
- Repeat Rows: Alternate Lace Row 1 and Lace Row 2 until desired foot length.
- End on a DC Cluster Row.
Heel Opening
- Bridge Chain: SL ST between DCs, then chain 18–23.
- Skip same number of stitches on body, SL ST to join.
- Lace Row Over Bridge: Ch 1, SC into same space, Ch 3, skip 1, SC next 2 repeat across bridge.
- Join with SL ST.
Sock Leg & Cuff
- Leg: Continue alternating Lace Row 1 and Lace Row 2 to reach desired height.
- Cuff Row 1 (Shells): In first arch, SC, Ch 3, SC. Ch 3, SC, Ch 3, SC in next arch repeat.
- Join with SL ST.
- Cuff Row 2 (SC & Chain): Ch 1, turn. SC in arch, Ch 3, SC next arch repeat.
- Repeat 3 more rows (4 total).
- Final Edging (Picot): SC in arch, Ch 5, SL ST in 3rd ch, Ch 2, SC in next arch repeat.
- Join with SL ST.
Finishing the Heel
- Heel Row 1 (DC): Attach yarn at middle of sole, Ch 3.
- DC around opening.
- Join with SL ST. Ch 3, turn.
- Heel Decrease Rows: Make 2 DC2TOG decreases on each side per row (4 total).
- Continue for 5 rows.
- Finish: Cut yarn, turn inside out, slip stitch through both layers to close heel.
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