Shared crochet pattern

Alpine Meadow Socks

Toe-up crochet socks worked in the round in fingering weight yarn, featuring an extended single crochet foot, a stretchy front-post rib cuff, and an afterthought heel inserted after the foot is complete.

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Finishing

Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle. Soak finished socks in cool water with a small amount of wool wash for 15–20 minutes. Gently press out excess water without wringing. Lay flat or place on sock blockers and allow to dry fully before wearing. Lightly steam the rib cuff if needed to set the stitch definition.

Notes

SIZING: These socks are written for a foot circumference of approx. 8 in at gauge. For a larger foot (9 in), increase the cast-on to 15 ch (28 sts after Rnd 1) and work the toe increases through Rnd 6 to reach 60 sts. For a smaller foot (7 in), cast on 11 ch (22 sts) and stop at 44 sts. Adjust foot length by adding or removing rounds in the Foot section before the waste yarn heel row. One foot length = 26 rounds per 4 in at this gauge. HEEL NOTE: When removing waste yarn, work slowly from one end, using a blunt tapestry needle to keep live loops from dropping. Pm in each loop immediately as it is released. EASE: Crochet fabric is less elastic than knitting; the finished sock should measure 0.5–1 in smaller than actual foot circumference for a snug fit. SC2TOG abbreviation: insert hook in first st, pull up loop; insert hook in next st, pull up loop; yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Fptr post note: always insert hook around the post of the corresponding stitch two rows below the current round, not the stitch directly below, to maintain the rib column definition. YARN: When substituting yarn, avoid 100% cotton or bamboo blends, which have no elasticity and will cause the sock to droop.