These might be the easiest socks you’ll ever crochet! Worked sideways in rows for extra stretch and comfort, these simple crochet socks will keep your toes toasty warm.

Instructions for extra wide feet are included. These are great for swollen feet or ankles, and make a great gift if you don’t know the recipient’s exact shoe size.

Step 1: Sizes and Gauge

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizing: Size Small should fit ladies US shoe sizes 4-5, size Medium should fit ladies US shoe sizes 6-8, and size Large should fit ladies US shoe sizes 9-10. Instructions for size small are given outside the parentheses, and instructions for sizes medium and large are given inside the parentheses like this: S(M, L).

Abbreviations:st: stitch beg: beginning sts: stitches ea: each nxt: next sl st: slip stitch sp: space sk: skip ch: chain stitch sc: single crochet hdc: half-double crochet dc: double crochet Sc2tog: single crochet 2 sts together BLO: back loop only

Gauge: 15 BLO sc stitches in 4” (10.16 cm) and 16 BLO sc rows in 4” (10.16 cm).

Step 2: Supplies

You Will Need:

US Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (I used this one)
For Wide Feet, you will also need US Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook

About 135 (170,200) yds of #4 worsted weight yarn

Yarn needle or blunt tapestry needle

Scissors

Ruler (for measuring gauge)

Step 3: The Pattern

(See video tutorial for full demonstration)

Super Easy Slipper Socks for Ladies (make 2)
With I hook and #4 Worsted Weight yarn,

Ch 50 (56, 62).

Row 1: Sk 2 chs, hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in nxt 8 chs. Sc in nxt 33 (39, 45) chs. Sl st in nxt 6 chs. You should have 49 (55, 61) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sl sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 38 (44, 50) sts. Hdc in BLO of nxt 4 sts, hdc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 49 (55, 61) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 14 sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 23 (29, 35) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 47 (53, 59) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 22 (28, 34) sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 13, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 45 (51, 57) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 12 sts, Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 21 (27, 33) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 43 (49, 55) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 20 (26, 32) sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 11 sts, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 41 (47, 53) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 10 sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 19 (25, 31) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 39 (45, 51) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 18 (24, 30) sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 9, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 37 (43, 49) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 8 sts. Sc2tog in BLO, sc in BLO of nxt st, Sc2tog in BLO. Sc in BLO of nxt 17 (23, 29) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 35 (41, 47) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Note: For wide feet, use US Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook for Rows 10-21.

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 28 (34, 40) sts. Sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 35 (41, 47) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 11: Ch 1,turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 28 (34, 40) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 35 (41, 47) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 12 – 21: Repeat rows 10 – 11. Piece will no longer lay flat.

Row 22: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 17 (23, 29) sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 8 sts, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 37 (43, 49) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 9 sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 18 (24, 30) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 39 (45, 51) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 24: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 19 (25, 31) sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 10 sts, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 41 (47, 53) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 11 sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 20 (26, 32) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 43 (49, 55) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 21 (27, 33) sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 12 sts, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 45 (51, 57) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 27: Ch 1, turn. Sc in BLO of nxt 13 sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 22 (28, 34) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 47 (53, 59) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 28: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 23 (29, 35) sts. 2 sc in BLO of nxt st, sc in BLO of nxt st, 2 sc in BLO of nxt st. Sc in BLO of nxt 14 sts, sc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 49 (55, 61) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 29: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in BLO of nxt 4 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 38 (44, 50) sts. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts, sl st in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 49 (55, 61) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts.

Row 30: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in BLO of nxt 5 sts. Sc in BLO of nxt 33 (39, 45) sts. Hdc in BLO of nxt 9 sts, hdc in top of beg ch sp from row below. You should have 49 (55, 61) sts, including beg ch sp and sl sts. Tie off, leave a tail that is at least 30” (76 cm) long.

Step 4: Finishing

Fold piece in half so that row 30 touches the foundation chain.
Thread the long tail through your yarn needle. Whip stitch the foundation chain to the front loop only of row 30.

When you have stitched all the sts of the foundation chain to the sts of row 30, you should reach the starting tail of your sock. Leave the yarn needle on the seaming yarn. Tie the seaming yarn in a double-knot with the starting tail.

Insert your yarn needle into the next few major loops around the edge of the toe opening. Pull the seaming yarn through and repeat around the opening until you reach the starting tail again.

Pull the seaming yarn tight to close the toe opening. Tie the seaming yarn in a double-knot with the starting tail. Weave in ends.

To Block:

Lay socks on an ironing board or thick towel, and/or insert sock blockers into the socks. Hold a steaming iron 2-3 inches away from fabric. Turn socks over and repeat. Allow to cool completely.

Spray water on the socks until fairly damp, allow to dry.

This pattern is intended for your personal use only. You may not share it, copy it, sell it, give it away, or mass-produce the finished product. However, you may sell the finished items on a small scale, as long as you convey in your item description that you used a Yay For Yarn pattern.