Crochet socks for shoes?

Hello, friendly fellow knot-tiers. I have a question regarding crocheted socks.

The patterns I've found online (free and otherwise) and in books have been lovely, but they're too blankety-blank thick to comfortably fit inside someone's shoes. My sister's pregnant feet need socks this autumn and winter. I want desperately to make her some nice woolen ones she can wear all day, not just when she's toddling around at home.

Is there a pattern treasure-trove somewhere that has crocheted socks for shoes?

I would knit them if I could, but I'm still only up to the knit stitch and shaping a knitting *anything* is really quite beyond my skill at the moment. I'm therefore stuck with crochet. Lovely craft, difficult thickness. I could tell her to switch to clogs

24/7, but she lives in Ohio and when the snows come she's going to have awfully damp heels if she's thudding around in those all of the time.

I've tried using smaller hooks and swapping for DK instead of worsted weight, but when we start talking wool fiber there's only so skinny the thread gets.

Help!

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Threnody
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I have crocheted socks that fit in my shoes. What I do is go down to a fingering/sock weight yarn and a size c hook. In doing this you do need to reconfigure the # of stitchesper round , but to me it is worth it. It makes a nice sock for winter. In my opinion, I don't think it is any thicker than what a woolen sock for hunting is. The thicker socks made with either sport or ww yarn I use as slippers in the house. Hope this helps Coggie

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coggietm

Welcome to the newsgroup! I have never crocheted (or knit, for that matter) socks, so unfortunately I have no answer for you... I just wanted to welcome you! :o)

Peace! Gemini

Reply to
MRH

It helps me, Coggie! I've never crocheted socks before, but I might try sometime to see if I enjoy it, so your answer will help me as I decide what yarn I want to try. :o)

Peace! Gemini

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MRH

Hi,

I just went through my crochet box of patterns as I knew I had one someplace and found this one called scrap socks. Here's the web address for them. From what I understand you can use any type of yarn.

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Nora

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norabalcer

Peace! Gem

Reply to
MRH

Have you tried a finer yarn, such as Lionbrand Woolease, or even a fingering or sock weight yarn? Marie and the cats

Reply to
bienchat

If you can do the knit stitch, you can knit socks (smile). I learned to knit socks when I was around 10 or 11 years old, and honestly, knitted socks are not difficult. All that's involved in shaping the heel is yarn overs and knitting 2 stitches together. However, since you are more comfortable with crochet, I hope you find the pattern you need. ;>)

As others have suggested, try fingering or sock weight yarn which is approximately 30 or more stitches to 4". Also, the superwash wool/nylon combo yarn is fabulous. I use that yarn for socks all the time and just throw them in the washer and dryer. Let us know how you make out.

Shelagh

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Shillelagh

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haven't tried making these yet but plan to - eventually! Liz

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Liz

I have only ever knitted one pair of socks but they were not as difficult as I had thought - here is a photo

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The pattern is here
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Sadly, the store is closed, but the free patterns are still there Liz

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Liz

I've been thinking of trying to crochet a pair of socks or maybe getting a loom for loom knitting socks, but I have a question, where is a good place to purchase sock yarn? Thanks in advance for your help.. Marsha

Reply to
MinnieNeedles

Liz, I love you. No, seriously. I'm such a twitster that I forgot to check "Crochet Me". (Isn't that the best little place?)

The socks look great. Thanks!

Reply to
Threnody

Hi Liz,

Thanks for that website. I'm printing it out now as I may try a pair someday too.

Hugs,

Nora

Reply to
norabalcer

It all depends on what fibre you want. Acrylic and acrylic blends are less expensive and are available at Wal-Mart, and probably other big box type stores. If you want wool or wool blends, a yarn store would be more likely the place to look. Personally I only use wool/nylon blends and/or cotton/wool/nylon blends because I like the feel and washability. YMMV

Shelagh

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Shillelagh

You can knit tube socks that don't have a heel to turn. The toe decreases are just knitting two stitches together. Here's a group that can help, and an idea to try if you're leery of dps.

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Hazel

Just found this. Lots of links to lots of crocheted socks. I might have to try crocheted socks. Some of these look real!

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Reply to
Hazel

Thank you for posting the link, Hazel. I've just saved the site to my favorites to try in future. :o)

Peace! Gemini

Reply to
MRH

What is it with socks? Every person I know who attempts them, whether knitter or crocheter, ends up loving the whole process. Heck, even Yarn Harlot is addicted.

It's like some secret subculture amongst fiberphiles. The Undershoe Coalition. People for the Ethical Treatment of Toes. Operation Wooly Wigglers.

Reply to
Threnody

And I am a proud member of the Coalition! I think that part of the attraction is the relative speed with which a pair of socks can be completed.

Katherine

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Katherine

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