How to crochet openwork knee socks?
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Description
So, knitting socks for beginners.
Here's the diagram
more details below. We cast on a chain of the required number of chain stitches (for example, for leg sizes 35-37 I cast on 12 in stitches + 3 chain stitches in the first row) and knit in the round. In each row, starting from the first, we make increases in two places (on the sides of the sock): 1) 2 additional sts. double crochet on both sides 3 ch. lifting (at the beginning of the row and at the end) 2) 2 additional st. with a double crochet in the opposite loop, 3 ch. lifting (i.e. in this loop we knit only 3 double crochets). And so on for several rows, the number of which depends on the width of the foot. Next, we knit the upper part of the instep with an openwork pattern, and continue to knit the lower part with double crochets. You can start openwork knitting only from the boot. You can knit the bottom of the sock with single crochets, as in this example of openwork crocheted golf socks. We knit the foot in the heel area NOT in a circle, but by unrolling the knitting. We knit the back wall of the heel (the rise to form the heel) as follows: We attach from the side of the foot to the right edge of the required width of the heel (from the middle column of the foot we count, for example, 4 double crochets and attach - it all depends on the width of the heel, you may need to count more ). We dial 2 v.p. rise (replaces the first double crochet stitch), knit the number of stitches required for the width of the heel. double crochet (for example, 7 pcs + 2 ch, replacing the first stitch, i.e. in this case, the width of the heel in the lowest row will be 8 double crochets). Having knitted 7 tbsp. with a double crochet, we fasten with the help of a connecting post to the desired place of the previous row, we make a couple more connecting posts along the foot posts. To lift each next row instead of 3 v.p. lifting we knit 3 connecting columns (black circles in the picture), to widen the heel we add 1-2 tbsp. with a crochet for heel width, etc. according to the diagram, you can knit the heel lift without simultaneously attaching to the foot (diagram below). And then connect the instep with the foot with a separate thread (arches along the edges - schematically the connection lines). We knit the openwork part in a circle according to the basic pattern. We knit the bootleg according to the pattern to the desired sock height. To switch to knitting an elastic band, we knit an additional row of double crochets. We knit the elastic according to the pattern, alternating convex and concave double crochets. We finish the elastic with a row of single crochets. And we’ll get these crocheted openwork socks.
If you have a question about how to crochet openwork knee socks and still have a great desire, then I offer these diagrams and descriptions just for you. The work is really very labor-intensive, but believe me, it's worth it!
And more ideas for knitting hosiery:
Knitting pattern for knee socks
These knee socks are crocheted according to the pattern below. Pattern for socks, the higher you tie them, you can get knee socks or even stockings.
But for beginners, a more detailed description of this scheme:
We cast on a chain of the required number of chain stitches (for example, for leg sizes 35-37 I cast on 12 in stitches + 3 chain stitches in the first row) and knit in the round. In each row, starting from the first, we make increases in two places (on the sides of the sock): 1) 2 additional sts. double crochet on both sides 3 ch. lifting (at the beginning of the row and at the end) 2) 2 additional st. with a double crochet in the opposite loop, 3 ch. lifting (i.e. in this loop we knit only 3 double crochets). And so on for several rows, the number of which depends on the width of the foot. Next, we knit the upper part of the instep with an openwork pattern, and continue to knit the lower part with double crochets. You can start openwork knitting only from the boot. You can knit the bottom of the sock with single crochets, as in this example of openwork crocheted golf socks. We knit the foot in the heel area NOT in a circle, but by unrolling the knitting. We knit the back wall of the heel (the rise to form the heel) like this: We attach from the side of the foot to the right edge of the required width of the heel (from the middle column of the foot we count, for example, 4 double crochets and attach - it all depends on the width of the heel, you may need to count more ). We dial 2 v.p. rise (replaces the first double crochet stitch), knit the number of stitches required for the width of the heel. double crochet (for example, 7 pcs + 2 ch, replacing the first stitch, i.e. in this case, the width of the heel in the lowest row will be 8 double crochets). Having knitted 7 sts. with a double crochet, we fasten with the help of a connecting post to the desired place of the previous row, we make a couple more connecting posts along the foot posts. To lift each next row instead of 3 v.p. lifting we knit 3 connecting columns (black circles in the picture), to widen the heel we add 1-2 tbsp. with a crochet for heel width, etc. according to the diagram. You can knit the heel lift without simultaneously attaching to the foot (diagram below). And then connect the instep with the foot with a separate thread (arches along the edges - schematic connection lines). We knit the openwork part in a circle according to the basic pattern. We knit the bootleg according to the pattern to the desired sock height: To switch to knitting an elastic band, we knit an additional row of double crochets. We knit the elastic according to the pattern, alternating a convex and concave double crochet. We finish the elastic with a row of single crochets.
Knitted knee socks have been at the peak of the trend for more than the first winter; fashionistas will not soon forget about them. Therefore, it’s not too late to pick up knitting needles or a crochet hook and knit a warm pair for yourself.
Yarn selection
The choice of yarn for hosiery always requires a special approach, and knitted knee socks are no exception. This is due to the fact that the heels are often rubbed, so the threads must be very strong. Take a delicate, thin fiber - and the product will quickly become unusable. Although there is a way out of this situation. You can choose yarn that is similar in color and texture. Knit the foot from the harder one, and put the soft one on the boot. This way it will be possible to maintain the necessary strength, and at the same time the soft yarn will look more elegant.
The choice also depends on the time of year when you are going to wear your knee socks. For winter, of course, the choice falls on warm wool. The threads can be quite thick, but too much density is also useless. In very thick knee socks, the leg will look sloppy; only very thin girls can make such a choice. Yarn with a small addition of elastin or other stretchy components is excellent for golf socks. This recommendation is especially important if you are going to knit a product that fits tightly around the legs. Otherwise it will be very difficult to calculate all the additions and decreases. In addition, the problem of shrinkage often arises, and the knee socks become impossible to tighten.
Knitting with knitting needles
To make knee socks with knitting needles, you need to choose the yarn you like, suitable for all parameters, and a corresponding set of 5 knitting needles. Usually socks and knee socks are knitted in the round. But you can cheat a little and knit the foot as a footprint, and the boot with a separate fabric. Then carefully sew everything together with a special needle. Needles for sewing knitted items are made of plastic; the blunt end easily fits into the knitting holes, but does not damage the thread.
When knitting in the round, beginning knitters should pay great attention to the joints between the knitting needles. If the tension is weak, too large holes often form in these places. The simplest pattern for knitted knee socks is elastic. Even a beginner can handle this work, and the elastic band will give the product the necessary elasticity, and the item will fit perfectly.
Another popular pattern is various braids. Making them is also easy, but you will need special pins or clips to remove the loops. More complex patterns need to be carefully calculated, and this cannot be done without knitting a sample.
Take the hook
Crocheted knee socks are perfect. A hook is more versatile than knitting needles; it can be used to knit both warm winter and openwork summer knee socks. In addition, it is easy to crochet a variety of ruffles and overlays. The product is knitted in the round, starting from the top. To make the work easier, you can knit in a spiral rather than in a circle. This is only possible if you do not use complex patterns.
One way to expand the knitting is to change the hook instead of adding loops. A wider hook produces larger loops, but at the same time the density decreases. For example, the toe and heel can be knitted more tightly to make these areas more durable. The same technique is used to make flounces on knitted knee socks.
Openwork knitting
Do you like beautiful knitted knee socks? Schemes and descriptions of developed models for every taste can be found in specialized publications. Considering that vintage is in fashion now, old books are of particular interest, where you can find many interesting patterns.
For summer socks, it is better to choose mercerized cotton or thin synthetic thread. They turn out to be breathable and dense enough to serve their owner for a long time. It is more difficult to knit with thin yarn; such work is not recommended for beginning needlewomen. If you decide to take on this work, it is best to use ready-made diagrams. Don't forget to practice the pattern so that it looks perfect in the finished work.
Do-it-yourself knitted knee socks will help fashionistas save money. They are not cheap in stores, especially for natural fibers. Buying several skeins of yarn is much cheaper. In addition, independent work will help you create an original style. You won’t have to run around looking for a suitable pair and end up buying what you have and not what you want.
On warm spring days, slender women's legs will be decorated with crocheted knee socks. In combination with a light chiffon dress or a fashionable miniskirt, high socks will create the image of a real princess.
To create such beauty you will need some natural yarn mixed with nylon and hooks No. 2.25-2.75. Knitting begins from the toe, a chain of 5 air loops is cast on, which are closed in a circle. The first row (r.) is knitted with regular b/n stitches, and then the work switches to the openwork “Grid” pattern. In every next r. one extra arch of 3 air loops is added until the volume of the part reaches the width of the foot.
For a sock, depending on the size, 18 to 30 circular rows are knitted. In the heel area, 5 shortened rows are performed, and then the work smoothly moves to the openwork “Pineapples” pattern. 5 or 6 motifs are knitted in height in the circle, ending with a dense elastic band made of embossed columns.
Advice! To prevent the knee socks from slipping when walking and stretching over time, it is advisable to run an elastic band on the wrong side.
Knitted elegant crochet knee socks with patterns and descriptions
These white knee socks will decorate the legs of young fashionistas and create the image of a stylish schoolgirl-graduate. Even novice craftswomen can knit such high socks as in the photo.
Cotton threads mixed with lycra and a hook No. 2-2.5 will be used. The work begins from the toe, an Amigurumi ring or a chain of 5 air loops is formed, which are closed in a circle. 10-12 stitches of s/n are knitted into a ring and then circular rows are made with even loops added to the width of the foot.
Thanks to the circular rows, the toe is formed, and in the heel area the work switches to shortened rows in the forward and reverse directions. A neat seam is closed behind the heel and then an openwork pattern is knitted to the desired height, which can be selected from the proposed patterns.
Winter warm crochet knee socks
Almost any craftswoman can knit such simple and functional knee socks. They warm the feet perfectly and do not fold like an accordion inside the boot. Stylish fashionistas wear original knee-high socks without heels over boots, threading thin or thick heels through the hole.
Knitting such an unusual accessory is easy and simple! It is enough to stock up on thick woolen yarn and a No. 3 crochet hook.
The craftswoman’s algorithm of actions will fit into several step-by-step points:
- A chain of air loops is drawn up, equal in length to the volume of the foot.
- 10 circular rows are knitted using non-woven columns. to the heel, then one shortened row is performed, and a chain of air loops is cast over the unattached loops.
- Next, a cuff is knitted around the ankle with a height of 3-4 cm in circular rows and non-woven columns.
- The next step is to switch to an openwork pattern. According to a given pattern, a beautiful canvas is made to a certain height, to the knee or higher. Last 4-5 r. knitted with simple non-woven stitches or with a relief elastic band.
Note to needlewomen! Such high socks can be worn under boots, or put on top, or you can collect a long boot with a cute, fashionable accordion.
Crochet summer socks
To crochet openwork knee socks for the summer, it is important to choose the right yarn. And with diagrams and descriptions this will be easy and simple!
In hot weather, knee socks knitted from wool or mohair are not suitable, and acrylic is also not suitable, it will be stuffy and hot. For a light summer product, flax or cotton wool is ideal, and mixed yarn should contain at least 30-40% natural fiber.
For knitting women's golf, there is a universal cx. No. 1. To form a toe, a chain of 14 air loops + 3 instep stitches is cast. Next, the first circular row of s/n columns is performed on both sides of the air chain. In the same way, the next rows are knitted in the round with small increases to the volume of the foot.
At 7 p.m. the canvas is divided in half: the lower s/n posts will form the sole, and the upper loops will become the basis for a beautiful openwork fabric.
A difficult moment in knitting is the reduction of the heel. At 20 p.m. From the beginning of knitting, the sole columns are divided into three parts and only the central loops are knitted in straight and reverse rows. At the end of each row, grab the last and first remaining stitch and knit 2 together. This continues until a rectangular heel is formed to the desired height of the canvas.
Next, the columns of the front and back of the sock go into circular rows for knitting an openwork boot. Cx. No. 1 offers beginner needlewomen an easy, beautiful pattern, and according to cx. No. 2 you can make a perfect tight cuff.
Crochet knee socks for children
For home crafts, caring mothers and skilled needlewomen are offered magnificent models. Cute crocheted knee socks will complement a neat school look or create a new unusual style for a child.
The patterns are taken from a Japanese knitting magazine and show in detail the sequential progress of the work. For white socks, thick cotton yarn in 2 folds and a hook No. 2.5 are used. The toe was first knitted using an oval pattern, and then a simple children's product was made using an openwork pattern and a simple heel pattern.
To create colored golf socks, we used multi-colored yarn and an easy-to-knit round motif. First, the toe was knitted using an oval pattern, and then bright colored motifs were connected sequentially according to a given algorithm.
Note to needlewomen! A children's golf shoe, according to the volume of the foot, is made up of 4 identical fragments. Only 8 motifs were used for the lower part, then the heel was made according to the original pattern, and then the boot was formed from 12 multi-colored motifs. If desired, you can increase the length by adding another 4-8-12 motifs to the top of the cuff.
Crochet golf socks for boys and girls
Creative needlewomen can show their creative imagination while knitting for kids. Here it is advisable to use leftover yarn and choose an unusual openwork pattern to decorate high girly socks.
Work, as usual, starts from the toe. A small circle is knitted with simple s/n stitches, which then turns into a foot using circular rows. In the heel area, short rows are made with contrasting threads, which are folded into a rectangle. And the upper part is knitted with a relief elastic band, where concave and convex columns of s/n alternate.
It is important to decorate the sock cuff with an openwork pattern according to cx. No. 1, then it will be clear that knee socks are knitted for a fashionable girl, and boys can leave a raised elastic band and a small contrasting lapel.
Knee socks for adults: crochet
French fashion designers have created original mesh socks for adults. The model turned out to be truly stylish, summery and very attractive!
Any craftswoman can create such knee-high socks if she masters the technique of crocheting classic leaves.
In a short video there is a master class on making fragments that can be included in the overall design, and the rest of the space between the motifs can be filled with a mesh based on the principle of Irish lace.
The finished model of mesh knee socks delights all the girls! They are distinguished by elegance, exclusivity and true French chic.
Video: How to crochet leaves
Knee socks for men and women: universal scheme
Warm knee socks with an ethnic jacquard pattern are suitable for girls, women, and respectable stylish men.
The work uses natural yarn of 6 colors from sheep and alpaca wool, and, of course, a working tool - hook No. 4. On сх. No. 1 and No. 2 represent an alternation of shades, and each cell of the pattern corresponds to one loop of the canvas.
The work begins with knitting the toe. A chain of 4 air loops is cast on and closed in a circle, then circular rows are made using single stitches with the addition of: 1p – 6 tbsp. b/n, 2p – 12 tbsp. b/n, 3p - without additions, 4p - 18 tbsp. b/n, etc. There should be a total of 36 stitches in the 10th round.
On a note! For men's sizes 41/43, 12 rows are made with increases of up to 42 columns.
Next, knitting moves to cx. No. 1 and colored threads are included in the fabric. Yarn that is not in use is passed through from the wrong side and hidden between the non-woven stitches. Thanks to this technique, the fabric of the product is dense, double and very warm.
When the foot is ready, you need to knit the heel. To do this, central loops are highlighted on the sole, which are knitted in straight and reverse rows to form a rectangular part. During the knitting process, the side loops are reduced and the heel sits in place.
The final part of the work is the most interesting and easy. According to cx. No. 2 the boot is knitted with changing yarn colors. In circular rows, it is advisable to make unnoticeable additions of loops so that the winter sock fits perfectly on the leg.
Unusual Japanese scheme
And another exclusive knitting pattern from a popular Japanese magazine.
Even beginner needlewomen will understand everything from the drawing! First, the toe is made according to the lower round pattern, then the work smoothly moves to a larger pattern, which shows how to knit a neat heel. And then the work includes an openwork pattern, which, when stretched, looks great on a slender girl’s leg.
Striped knee socks: knitting with sectional dyeing threads
In order to knit fashionable striped knee socks, it is not necessary to change the color of the yarn.
You can take into account the lesson of a mother needlewoman, who knitted both chic leg warmers and a magnificent hat from one ball of sectional dyeing threads. To begin with, the craftswoman made the upper elastic for the volume of the leg, and after joining the part with a neat seam, she moved on to knitting a long boot. I decorated the finished knee socks with flirty bows, and pleased my daughter with fashionable new clothes.
In conclusion, for skillful and diligent needlewomen, an unusual video tutorial, where an experienced craftswoman will tell you how to knit knee-high boots from bright square motifs.
Video: Crochet golf boots
The knee socks, the model of which was proposed by Drops studio specialists, are designed for the female leg. To live up to the motto “Walk on the Sun,” the yarn chosen is a hot orange color with an ocher twist.
There are 3 model options, for foot length 22 - 24 - 27 cm and boot height, respectively, 32 - 35 - 37 cm.
The material for knitting golf socks is Drops Fabel (50 g/205 m), a sock yarn containing wool (75%) reinforced with polyamide (25%). The thread, as we can see, is quite thin; you will need a hook 2 mm thick. Yarn consumption will be 3 skeins for any option.
The knitting density must be maintained as specified. With it, a square of 10x10 cm will be obtained if you knit 16 rows with double crochets (dc).
The knitting patterns are quite complex, like “Spiders”, but the knee socks will turn out to be very interesting.
Pattern Schemes
Features of the technique
1. Decreasing stitches (pt) is achieved by knitting two stitches with a common vertex in front of the marker (M).
2. Heel shaping
We will form the heel with shortened rows (prr), as follows.
1st LR (front row): 19-22-22 sc/bn; remains until the end of prr 8-9-9 sc/bn; subtract 1 pt; turn.
2nd prr: 12-14-14 sc/bn; remains until the end of prr 8-9-9 sc/bn; subtract 1 pt; turn.
3rd prr: 12-14-14 st/bn; subtract 1 pt; turn.
Repeat the last prr, 3rd, until we get a total of 12-14-14 dc.
Crochet knee socks
Let's start from the top of the boot and knit in the round. The heel must be tight and knitted with single crochets (dc). The remaining parts of the golf course are covered with different patterns.
We knit a chain of 98-105-112 ch (chain stitches). We close them in a circle using s/st (connecting post).
- * we knit 1 dc in the first 6 ch; skip 1 ch *; repeat *-* around = 84-90-96 dc.
Next lap:
12-15-18 dc; perform A.1A 1 time; repeat A.1B at 40 pt; perform A.2C 1 time; 12-15-18 dc.
We begin to decrease 1 pt at the ends of the circle (start and end). We perform the circle with decreases another 9-10-11 times, skipping 2 cm between adjacent decreases.
We get 64-68-72 dc.
Having knitted up to 25-27-29 cm from the edge, we proceed to the formation of the heel. To ensure rise, we work short rows on the last 13-15-15 dc and the first 14-16-16 sts of adjacent circles.
We knit this way, 1 dc in each stitch, for 5-5½-6 cm, and then we carry out the formation of the heel, as described above, in point 2.
We knit 1 dc in each of the heel 13-15-15 dc;
Along the edge of the heel lift we perform 14-15-16 tc/dc;
We carry out, as before, the top of the golf course;
We finish the circle symmetrically.
We get 78-82-88 dc on the needles and can again work in the circle.
We knit the upper part, leg lift, according to A.2, and on the sides of this upper section we even out the number of stitches in each circle by decreasing them until we reach 54-58-62 sts/dc.
Moving away from M by 19-21-23 cm, we divide the pt into 2 equal halves - the sole and the top of the foot.
We do:
1 circle only sc/bn;
1 round only dc, and in this last round we decrease 1 pt in each half, at the beginning and at the end, until we reach 14 pts.
This means that in each circular row 4 points were decreased.
Rounding out, we now decrease in each circle, on all points. We cut the thread, tighten it and fasten it from the inside out.
We trim the top of the golf course, piping along the edge. For this purpose, the appendix contains diagram A.3.
