Free Crochet Pattern: Wool-Ease® Joan's Socks

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Joan's Socks
Lion Brand^® Wool-Ease®
Pattern Number: cwe-joansSocks

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Adult Medium
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.

CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 1, 2003)

For smaller size: 18 sts + 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) with smaller needles and double strand.
For larger size: 16 sts + 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) with larger needles and double strand.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

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620-098 Wool-Ease® Yarn: Natural Heather

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

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Wool-Ease®
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Natural Heather	Fisherman	Ranch Red	Blush Heather	Blue Heather	Navy	Red Sprinkles	Denim

Blue Mist	Delft Blue	Sienna	Seaspray	Chocolate Brown	Mink Brown	Cocoa	Fuchsia

Cranberry	Dark Rose Heather	Rose Heather	Purple	Grey Heather	Oxford Grey	Black	Pastel Yellow

Gold	Lemongrass	Sage	Wool-Ease® Yarn Avocado	Loden	Chestnut Heather	Forest Green Heather	Paprika

Violet	Denim Twist	Azalea Pink	Zinnia	Burgundy	Wood Print	Autumn Print	Pines Print

White/Multi	Wheat	Mushroom	White Frost

Joan's Socks
Lion Brand^® Wool-Ease®

GAUGE:

For smaller size: 22 sc = 4 inches (10 cm) with G hook and double strand. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
For larger size: 20 sc = 4 inches (10 cm) with H hook and double strand. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout.

SOCK

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 inches 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 inches above joining or desired length, allowing 2 inches for toe, ending on WS. Note The heel will add another 2 inches. Measure foot and subtract 4 inches 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 inches 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 / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)	inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
rem = remain(s)(ing)	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side	sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)	WS = wrong side

Learn to Crochet Instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

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.

*Wool-Ease^® (Article #620) is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. • Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g (197 yd/180m) balls 80% acrylic, 20% wool • Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g (197 yd/180m) balls 86% acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon • Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g (162 yd/146m) balls 78% acrylic, 19% wool, 3% polyester • Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g (162 yd/146m) balls 70% acrylic, 20% wool, 10% polyamide • Prints: 2.5 oz/70g (162 yd/146m) balls 80% acrylic, 20% wool


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