Little Baby Socks Free Crochet Pattern
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These Little Baby Socks are a quick and sweet crochet project you can make in an evening. This free pattern includes three sizes (0–3, 3–6, and 6–12 months) and uses simple stitches to create a snug, stretchy fit for tiny feet. The cute ribbon bow adds a soft finishing touch, making these socks perfect for baby showers, gift sets, or charity donations.
Why Crocheters Like It
- Works up quickly with a small amount of yarn
- Easy shaping and a snug, comfy fit
- Perfect for handmade baby gifts and keepsakes
Free Crochet Baby Socks Pattern (3 Sizes)
To crochet these sweet little socks, you only need a small amount of yarn, a matching hook, and a few basic tools you likely already have in your kit.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Yarn: Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby (Tangerine) (discontinued). 80% acrylic, 20% nylon. 100 g, 310 m (339 yds).
- Substitute with Cascade Yarns Cherub DK, Mary Maxim Baby’s Best, King Cole Comfort DK or another Light Weight / DK [3] Baby Yarn.
- You will need less than 339 yds to make 2 pairs of slippers
- Crochet Hook 3.75 mm (F)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
- EASY/INTERMEDIATE – there is a little bit of shaping involved, working in spirals/rounds
Sizing Information
- Each pair is designed to fit snugly with a little stretch. Adjust hook size for a custom fit.
- 0–3, 3–6, and 6–12 months
| Sizes | Measurements |
| 0-3 months | approximately 3.25 inches (8.25 cm) long x 2 inches (5 cm) wide |
| 3-6 months | approximately 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) long × 2 inches (5 cm) wide |
| 6-12 months | approximately 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) long × 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide |
Gauge
- approximately 6 sc per inch and 6 rounds per inch
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- beg – beginning
- BLsc – single crochet in the back loop of the specified stitch
- ch – chain
- FLsc – single crochet in the front loop of the specified stitch
- FPdc – front post double crochet stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- R – row/round
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (to make 1 sc)
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- * – ** Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
- () – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Notes
Little Baby Socks Crochet Pattern Instructions
This pattern includes instructions for three sizes. Choose your size below and follow the rounds as written for a perfect fit.
Little Baby Socks – Free Crochet Pattern – 3 Sizes
Using your 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, or size required for gauge:
0-3 months Little Baby Socks
- approximately 3.25 inches long x 2 inches wide
Crochet the Toe
Begin shaping the toe and build the foundation for the sock.
R1: Ch 5, beg in 2nd ch from hook – 3 sc , 1 sc in each of next 2, 3 sc in last turn to work other side of the ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 [10]
R2: 2 sc in each of the next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2, 2 sc in each of next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2 [16]
R3: (2 sc in first, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2, (2 sc in first, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2 [22]
R4: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the rem 5 sts [24]
R5: 1 sc in each around [24]
R6-12: Rep R5
Create the Ankle Opening and the Heel
Shape the heel section to give the sock its fit.
R13: 1 sc in next 9 sts to bring you to the side edge (note the 9th st); skip all rem sts, ch 1, turn [9]
R14: 1 sc in next 12 sts, ch 1, turn [12]
R15: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [10]
R16: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [8]
R17: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [6]
R18: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [4]
R19: sc2tog, sc2tog [2]
Now you will be working along the side of the rows R13-R18.
Crochet the Ankle
Work upward to create the ankle portion of the sock.
R20: Work 1 sc in each of the 6 row ends; sl st into the same st as the 9th st in R13 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it!). Ch 1, turn. [6]
R21: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog (these are the sts left from R19), 1 sc in each of the 6 row ends, sl st into the same stitch as the 12th st in R14 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it). Ch 1, turn. [13]
R22: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, Turn. [11]
R23: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1 , turn [8]
R24: sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, 1 sc the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [5]
R25: sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [3]
R26: 1 sc in the first st (mark this st), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, now working along the row ends, work 6 sc evenly down the side edge, work 1 sc in each of the sts across the top of the foot – there should be 12, work 6 sc evenly down the side row edge of sts back to the stitch marker.[27]
Crochet the Leg
Work evenly around to create the leg section. This adds height above the ankle and gives a smooth transition to the ribbed top.
R27: sc2tog, 1 FLsc in the next st. *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around [26]
R28: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around [26]
R29-37: rep R28
Crochet the Top of the Sock
To finish the sock, crochet the ribbed top section. This creates a stretchy edge and a space to thread the ribbon through.
R38: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the row below for the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around. [26]
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
When your socks are complete, add a few simple details to finish them off.
Proceed to the Finishing Touches section at the end of the pattern.
3 to 6 months Little Baby Socks
Using your 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, or size required for gauge:
- approximately 3.75 inches long; 2 inches wide
Crochet the Toe
Begin shaping the toe and build the foundation for the sock.
R1: Ch 5, beg in 2nd ch from hook – 3 sc , 1 sc in each of next 2, 3 sc in last turn to work other side of the ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 [10]
R2: 2 sc in each of the next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2, 2 sc in each of next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2 [16]
R3: (2 sc in first, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2, (2 sc in first, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2 [22]
R4: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the rem 5 sts [24]
R5: 1 sc in each around [24]
R6-15: Rep R5
Create the Ankle Opening and Heel
Shape the heel section to give the sock its fit.
R16: 1 sc in next 9 sts to bring you to the side edge (note the 9th st); skip all rem sts, ch 1, turn [9]
R17: 1 sc in next 12 sts, ch 1, turn [12]
R18: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog [10]
R19: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog [8]
R20: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog [6]
R21: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog [4]
R22: sc2tog, sc2tog [2]
Now you will be working along the side of the rows R16-R21.
Crochet the Ankle
Work upward to create the ankle portion of the sock.
R23: Work 1 sc in each of the 6 row ends; sl st into the same st as the 9th st in R13 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it!). Ch 1, turn. [6]
R24: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog (these are the sts left from R19), 1 sc in each of the 6 row ends, sl st into the same st as the 12th st in R14 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it). Ch 1, turn. [13]
R25: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, Turn. [11]
R26: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1 , turn [8]
R27: sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, 1 sc the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [5]
R28: sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [3]
R29: 1 sc in the first st (mark this st), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, now working along the row ends, work 6 sc evenly down the side edge, work 1 sc in each of the sts across the top of the foot – there should be 12, work 6 sc evenly down the side row edge of sts back to the stitch marker. [27]
Crochet the Leg
Work evenly around to create the leg section. This adds height above the ankle and gives a smooth transition to the ribbed top.
R30: sc2tog, 1 FLsc in the next st. *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around [26]
R31: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around [26]
R32-41: rep R29
Crochet the Top of the Sock
To finish the sock, crochet the ribbed top section. This creates a stretchy edge and a space to thread the ribbon through.
R42: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the stitch in the row below for the next st**. Repeat from * to **around. [26]
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
When your socks are complete, add a few simple details to finish them off.
Proceed to the Finishing Touches section at the end of the pattern.
6 to 12 months Little Baby Socks
Using your 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, or size required for gauge:
- approximately 4.25 inches long by 2.25 inches wide
Crochet the Toe
Begin shaping the toe and build the foundation for the sock.
R1: Ch 5, beg in 2nd ch from hook – 3 sc , 1 sc in each of next 2, 3 sc in last turn to work other side of the ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts [10]
R2: 2 sc in each of the next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2, 2 sc in each of next 3, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts [16]
R3: (2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2, (2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts [22]
R4: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, (2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in next) rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, (2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the rem 3 sts [28]
R5: 1 sc in each st around [28]
R6-17: Rep R5
Create the Ankle Opening and Heel
Shape the heel section to give the sock its fit.
R18: 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts to bring you to the side edge (note the 9th st); skip all rem sts, ch 1, turn [9]
R19: 1 sc in each of the next 14 sts, ch 1, turn [14]
R20: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [12]
R21: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [10]
R22: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [8]
R23: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [6]
R24: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [4]
R25: sc2tog, sc2tog [2]
Now you will be working along the side of the rows R18-R24.
Crochet the Ankle
Work upward to create the ankle portion of the sock.
R26: Work 1 sc in each of the 7 row ends; sl st into the same st as the 8th st in R18 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it!). Ch 1, turn. [7]
R27: 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog (these are the sts left from R25), 1 sc in each of the 7 row ends, sl st into the same st as the 12th st in R14 (this does not count as a stitch and you will never work into it). Ch 1, turn. [15]
R28: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, Turn. [13]
R29: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1 , turn [10]
R30: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [8]
R31: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [6]
R32: sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [4]
R33: 1 sc in the first st (mark this st), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, now working along the row ends, work 6 sc evenly down the side edge, work 1 sc in each of the sts across the top of the foot – there should be 14, work 6 sc evenly down the side row edge of sts back to the stitch marker. [30]
R34: sc2tog, sc2tog. *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around [28]
Crochet the Leg
Work evenly around to create the leg section. This adds height above the ankle and gives a smooth transition to the ribbed top.
R35: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around [28]
R36-50: rep R35
Crochet the Top of the Sock
To finish the sock, crochet the ribbed top section. This creates a stretchy edge and a space to thread the ribbon through.
R51: *1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the stitch in the row below, for the next st**. Repeat from * to ** around. [28]
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
When your socks are complete, add a few simple details to finish them off.
Proceed to the Finishing Touches section at the end of the pattern.
Finishing Touches
- Cut a piece of 3 mm wide ribbon and tie to middle back stitch of the sock. Weave the ends in and out through the last round of stitches and tie in a bow at the front of the ankle.
FAQ
Yes! You can use any light weight [3] baby yarn. Just make sure to check your gauge so the finished size fits as expected.
These little socks work up quickly — usually in about 2 hours per pair.
You can go up or down a hook size to slightly change the fit, or add/remove rounds as needed.
The ribbon is optional. It adds a sweet finishing touch, but the socks look great without it too.
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These are so cute! Perfect to keep a baby’s feet warm! Looks easy to make as well. Thank you.
Eso fue cuando quise hacer los calcetines anaranjados para BB
Es todo muy hermoso, pero no comprendo las explicaciones ya que son diferentes de la forma que nos indican acá.
Muchas gracias igual.
Thank you for the pattern! I’m afraid I don’t understand round 1, can you explain it in more detail, please? (I’m working the 0-3 month size.)
These are so sweet!!! Thank you for the different sized patterns!!
Those are just darling thank you…
Robbie