Clementine

Crochet Socks by Anna Nikipirowicz

Abbreviations Pattern Notes

beg beginning Please note that pattern is written using UK
blo back loop only terminology with US conversion given in
abbreviation list.
ch chain
ch-sp chain space
Sizing
dc (US sc) double crochet (US single crochet)
Small size is outside the brackets, medium and large
sl-st slip stitch
last two sizes are shown in brackets.
sp(s) space(s)
Crochet fabric stretches more length wise than width
st(s) stitches wise to ensure the perfect fit make sure you make the
rnd(s) round(s) correct size for your feet. However, the construction
RS right side of the heel in these socks provide you with a nice and
comfortable heel without any pulling on top of the
yrh yarn around hook
foot. You can customise the sizes, for example: If you
WS wrong side wear shoe size 6 but wide fit, make the largest size
socks with medium size length. If you have a long
narrow foot make the small/medium size with the
longest length. You can always add/remove a few rows
to ensure better length.

Finishing
Once your socks are complete it is essential to block
your crochet. Pin your socks out to the size stated in
the pattern, cover with a damp cloth and leave to dry.

75% WOOL / 25% NYLON

4ply 3.25mm
US3
3.25mm
US3

Tension
10cm/4”sq
400 437 100g
Metres Yards Ball
36 rows

Reshape whilst damp

28 sts Do not tumble dry
75% WOOL / WOLLE / L ANA / L AINE / YLLE / VILL A
2 5% N Y LON / POLYA MID / POLI A MIDA / POLYA MIDE / POLYA MID / POLYA MIDI

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Clementine
Crochet Socks by Anna Nikipirowicz Level:

Size
To Fit Ball of Foot Circumference Foot Length Leg Length
cm 18 20 22 cm 22 23.5 25 cm 14 14 14
in 7 8 8¾ in 8¾ 9¼ 9¾ in 5½ 5½ 5½

Yarn Special Abbreviations

West Yorkshire Spinners – Signature 4ply fphtr (US fphdc). Front post half treble (US front post
half double crochet):
A – Gingerbread (1109) yrh, insert hook from front to back to front again
1 x 100g around the post of next stitch, yrh and pull a loop
through, 3 loops on hook, yrh and pull a loop through.

Equipment
dc2tog. Double crochet 2 sts together:
One 3mm crochet hook To decrease 1 st as follows: (insert hook in next st,
yrh and pull up a loop) twice, yrh and pull through
Tapestry needle
all 3 loops on hook.

Tension
11.5 sts (ch-2sp counts as 1 st) and 12 rounds to 5cm
(2in) measured over pattern worked in the round using
3mm hook or size needed to achieve correct tension.
14.5 sts to 5cm (2in) measured over sole double
crochet pattern worked in the round using 3mm
hookor size needed to achieve correct tension.
5 st side panels measure 2cm.
When you are making your tension swatch make
sure it is done in the round as your tension may
differ between rows and rounds
It is essential to work to the stated tension to
ensure success.

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Pattern Heel flap
Cuff For the heel you are working back and forth in rows
and dc over half the sock, leaving the rem (top of the
Make 9ch. foot sts) unworked. Work 1 dc into ch2-sps.
Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in every ch Row 1 (RS): Ch1, 1dc in first st, fphtr around each
to end, turn (8 sts). of next 2fphtr, 1dc in each of next 19 [21:23] st and
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and ch-sps, fphtr around each of next 2fptr, 1dc in
throughout), working in back loop of every st – 1dc next st, turn, leaving rem 23 [25:27] sts unworked.
in every st, turn. 25 [27:29] sts.
Rep row 2 further 42 [44:46] times. (44 [46:48] rows Row 2: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
in total) ending with RS facing for next row. 25 [27:29] sts.
Seam cuff: Ch1, sl-st first and last row of cuff together, Row 3: Ch1, 1dc in first st, 1fphtr around each of next
working in blo of each st. Do not fasten off. 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next, (1fphtr around next
st 2 rows below, 1dc in next st) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next
Leg st, turn.
Rotate piece to work in row-ends of cuff. Row 4: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
Working in row ends, work ch1, (10 [7:5] dc, Row 5: Ch1, 1dc in first st, 1fphtr around each of
2dc in next row end, 10 [6:5] dc, 2dc in next row end) next 2fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next, [1fphtr around
2 [3:4] times, 0 [1:0]dc, sl-st to first dc. 48 [52:56] dc. 1fphtr 2 rows below, 1dc in next st] 9 [10:11] times,
1fphtr around each of next 2fphtr 2 rows below,
1dc in next st, turn.
Rnd 1: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and
Row 6: Ch1, 1dc in each st to end of row, turn.
throughout), 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next
25 [27:29] sts
2 sts, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next st, ch2) 9 [10:11]
times, miss next st, 1fphtr around each of next 2 sts, ** Rep rows 5 and 6 a further 7 [8:9] times. Total of
1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st to first st. 20 [22:24] rows worked on the heel.
20 [22:24] ch2 sps.
Rnd 2: Ch1, 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next Gusset
2fphtr, 1dc in next sp (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in next
ch-sp) 9 [10: 11] times, 1fphtr around each of next Note: Ch2-sp will now be counted as 1 st.
2fphtr, ** 1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st Rnd 1(RS): Ch1, 1dc in next 13 [15:15] sts of heel, 1 dc
to first st. 18 [20:22] ch2-sps. down 11 [12:13] sts evenly along the edge of heel flap,
Rnd 3: Ch1, 1dc in first st, * fphtr around each of next (placing approximately 1 st in every other row), place
2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch2) red marker in the last st worked, 1fphtr around each
9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next 2 sts, ** of next 2fphtr, 1dc in next st, (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in
1dc in next st, rep from * to ** once, sl-st to first st. next ch-sp) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next
20 [22:24] ch2-sps. 2fphtr, 1dc up 11 [12:13] sts evenly along the edge of
Rep rnds 2 and 3 until work measures 14cm from beg heel flap, (placing approximately 1 st in every other
of cuff, ending with rnd 3. row), place blue marker in the first st worked
on heel flap. You are now back at the end of rnd.
Start working in a continuous spiral placing yellow
marker to denote the beg of rnd.
58 [64:68] sts including ch-sps.
Move all markers up as you work.

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Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to 2 sts before the red marker, Making up
dc2tog, 1dc in st with red marker, 1fphtr around next
2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st, 1dc in next ch-sp, ch2) Turn the socks inside out. With the tapestry needle
9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in use the tail to sew toe opening closedand weave in
st with blue marker, dc2tog, 1dc in every st to end. the ends.
56 [62:66] sts including ch-sps. When you complete your gorgeous socks, you may
wish to wet block them. To do this, soak your socks in
Rnd 3: 1dc in every st to 2 sts before the red marker, lukewarm water, squeeze out excess moisture and pin
1dc in st with red marker, 1fphtr around each of next out to size or place them on sock blockers.
2fphtr, 1dc in next st, (ch2, miss next st, 1dc in next Allow to dry naturally.
ch-sp) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr around each of next
2fphtr, 1dc in st with blue marker, 1dc in every st
to end. 56 [62:66] sts including ch-sps.
Rep last 2 rnds 4 [5:5] more times. 48 [52:56] sts.

Foot
Keeping only the yellow marker in place, continue
as follows:
Rnd 1: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, ch2, (miss next st,
1dc in next ch-sp, ch2) 9 [10:11] times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st to end.
Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in next st, [ch2, miss
next st, 1 dc in next ch-sp] 9, (10, 11) times, 1fphtr
around each of next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st to end.
Rep last two rnds of foot until foot measures
17 [18.5:20]cm from the back of the heel.

Toes
Rnd 1: 1dc in every st to first set of fphtr, 1 fphtr,
1 fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in every st and ch-sp
to next set of fphtr, 1fphtr in each of next 2fphtr,
1dc in every st to end.
Rnd 2: 1dc in every st to 4 sts before first set of fphtr,
dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr,
dc2tog, 1dc in every st to 2 sts before second set of
fpht, dc2tog, 1fphtr around next 2fphtr, 1dc in next
2 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1dc in every
st to end. (44, 48, 52) sts.
Rnd 3: 1dc in every st and 1fphtr around each fphtr.
Rep last 2 rnds 4 times more. 28 [32:36] sts.
Rep rnd 2 another 2 [3:4] times more. 20 sts.
Fasten off leaving a tail of approximately 15cm.

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