How to crochet lace-up socks free pattern & tutorial

Learn how to crochet lace-up socks for a cozy day at home or a special date night. You can make a long or a short version as you like. This is an easy crochet project for the FALL season.

This pattern was one of the first patterns I designed in 2017. The socks are made out of 2 different yarn weights. The one almost at my knee-length made out of sport weight yarn, and the short one made with Dk weight yarn. You can use a different yarn weight for this project. Although, make sure you check the gauge swatch below.

Have you ever crochet lace-up socks before? If you haven’t yet and want to make it. You will love the result of this one. This crochet lace-up socks are so fun to make and don’t take that long as you might think 🙂

Yarn

I used Lana Grossa for the long socks because I have it lying around in my house already, and I thought 4% of polyester would make it a bit elastic-like, but it actually acts the same as 100% cotton. And the short pairs made out of 100% cotton from Fibra Natura because I have this yarn in my house already too, and I love the color so much. I can see these socks in Wool or Alpaca as well. However, for me, crochet lace-up socks work better with the small size of yarn.

Inspiration

I think I was missing the flowers in my life. It was the end of Autumn and the beginning of Winter 2017 when I designed these. I want to make something that feminine and bring me closer to nature. Even though the lace part of these socks doesn’t give my leg much warmth, yet it warms my heart.

I hope you will enjoy this free pattern and if you want to get a printable pattern ads-free and have a chance to support my work for a small exchange. You can do it at Ravelry (preferable) or Etsy.

Watch the video tutorial and make it alongside me.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:

• Lana Grossa Elastico 2 skeins = 350 yards for size 35 – 37, (437 yards for size 38 – 40, 525 yards for 41 – 43) 
• Hook size 3.75mm & 4mm
• Stitch marker 
• Yarn needle & scissors
• Measuring tape (optional)

The pattern contains | Well-written instructions + photos + video

Pattern measured in inches (“)

Abbreviation US term

• Ch = chain
• St = stitch
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Sk = skip
• Sc = single crochet
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• DcClust = double crochet cluster
• Rnd, Rnds = round, rounds
• Rep = repeat

Gauge swatch: (hook 4mm)

21dc x 9rows = 4″ x 4″

Sizes: European sizes

• 35 – 37 
• 38 – 40
• 41 – 43

The written pattern demonstrates socks size 35 – 37 

(European size chart). Please check the sizes conversion below.

Note: The beginning ch if not stated as stitch it’s simply meant to build up the yarn.

Start with the hook size 3.75mm

Make the magic ring 

Rnd1 – ch2, 13hdc, (15, 15) inside the magic ring, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning.

Rnd2 – ch2, 1hdc in each st across, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning, a total of 13hdc, (15, 15)

Rnd3 – ch2, *2hdc in the first hdc, 1hdc in the next hdc, rep from* across, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning, a total of 20hdc, (23, 23)

Rnd4 – ch2, *1hdc in each of next 2hdc, 2hdc in the next hdc, rep from* across, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning, a total of 26hdc, (30, 30)

Rnd5 – ch2, *1hdc in each of next 3hdc, 2hdc in the next hdc, rep from* across, ending with 1hdc in each of next 2hdc, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning, a total of 32hdc, (37, 37)

Rnd6 – ch2, 1hdc in each st across, a total of 32hdc, (37, 37)

Rnd7 – Rnd25 rep Rnd6 a total of 32hdc, (37)

(Size 41 – 43) Rnd7 – Rnd28 rep Rnd6 a total of 37hdc

Now let’s try it on! If it’s a bit tight, no worry, it will stretch out a bit more after you wear it a couple of times, and it will fit your feet.

Measure approximately 2 ½ to your ankle.

Check your measurement. This is my measurement.

Now change the hook to size 4mm.

Rnd26 – Rnd30 rep Rnd6 a total of 32hdc, (37)

Note: If you are making size 40 and want to have more space. You can definitely add another round here. DO NOT FORGET to count the additional round to your work.

(Size 41 – 43) Rnd29 – Rnd33 rep Rnd6 a total of 37hdc

Now change the hook to size 3.75mm.

Rnd31 – Rnd34 rep Rnd6 a total of 32hdc, (37)

(Size 41 – 43) Rnd34 – Rnd37 rep Rnd6 a total of 37hdc

Rnd35/Rnd38 – ch2, *1hdc in the each of next 5hdc, sk1, rep from* across, ending with 1hdc in each of next 2hdc, (1hdc, 1hdc), sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning, a total of 27hdc, (31, 31)

Rnd36/Rnd39 – ch2, 1hdc in each st across, sl st in 2nd ch from the beginning,  a total of 27hdc, (31, 31)

Lace design

R.1 – ch3 (count as 1 dc), 1dc in each of next 4hdc, (6hdc, 6hdc), *3dc in the next hdc, ch3, sk2, 1sc in the next hdc, ch3, sk2, 3dc in the next hdc**, 1dc in each of next 5hdc, (7hdc, 7hdc), rep from*-** one more time, 1dc in next hdc, turn

***You will have 2sts left untouched.***

R.2 – ch5, sk first st, *3DcClust on top of 3dc in previous rnd, 3DcClust on top of next 3dc in previous rnd, ch2, 1dc in each of next 5dc, (7dc, 7dc)**, ch2, rep from*-**, finish with last dc on top of 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

Learn how to make double crochet cluster from this video

Learn how to make double crochet cluster from this video

R.3 – ch3 (count as 1 dc), sk first ch, 1dc in each of next 4dc, (6dc, 6dc), *ch1, 3dc in middle space between the DcClust sts, ch3, 3dc in the same middle space of DcClust sts, ch1**, Sk 2ch, 1dc in each of next 5dc, (7dc, 7dc), rep from*-**, finish with 1dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.4 – ch3, *sk first ch, 3DcClust on top of 3 dc in previous rnd, ch2, 1sc in ch-3 loop, ch 2, 3DcClust on top of 3dc in previous row, sk 1ch, 1dc in each of next 5dc,(7dc, 7dc)**, rep from*-**, finish with dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn

R.5 – ch3, sk first dc, 1dc in each st across, a total of 24dc, (29dc, 29dc), turn 

Rep R.1 – R.5 for pattern

Get a printable crochet lace-up socks

Here is a short version of 5rows

I’ve repeated 5 times of the pattern plus 3 rows to complete my sock. Feel free to make as many rows as You wish.

I tried it on and it looks too open at the front because my leg isn’t that small 😉 If You like the look this way. You can make 300 ch and do the corset for closure. But I add side rows for a better snug. This is totally optional.

I will do the side boxes down to where my red stitch marker is.

Extra snug side boxes

R.1 – ch5, 1dc in the between row, *ch2, 1dc in the between row, rep from* downward in a total of 14 boxes, turn

R.2 rep R.1 

Suggestion: 2rows, 4rows, 4rows

ch 1, cut the yarn

Then sl kn to the other side and rep the same steps to create the boxes design.

Now try it on 😉 and see if it fits You. It’s will seem small and tight at first, but will stretch out after a few times wearing.

You will need to rep all steps to create another side to complete Your socks. This is mine one 🙂

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