Knitting may seem like a scary task to take on but with simple sock knitting patterns – you might just discover your hidden talent or at least an enjoyable hobby that you didn’t know you wanted!
Who doesn’t wear socks? Especially during the cold months, socks are a must-have! Which makes knitting socks yourself a perfectly good excuse to actually start learning to knit.
With these 10 simple sock knitting patterns, you can knock a few pairs, easy!
Whether you've dabbled in knitting, have made a few pieces, or never picked up needles before, the fundamentals of knitting are essential to get right…especially when you're making socks. In over 40+ professionally filmed video lessons, you'll learn all the knitting fundamentals from the ground up with the fantastic Learn to Knit class.
Simple Sock
This simple sock knitting pattern is perfect for first-time sock knitters because there’s no heel to turn and no shaping until the simple decreases for the toe. The support around the heel comes from the ribbed pattern that creates elasticity, hugging the contours of your foot.
Via Sewandso
Striped Crew Socks
These Striped Crew Socks have such an incredibly nice, fresh feeling that all icky talk seems miles away.
Via Purlsoho
Easy Peasy Socks
It’s a very easy pattern. Even a slow knitter can manage to knit in a day, even on a busy schedule!
Via Desi Living 101
Striped Socks
Warm your toes with striped tube socks knit in fun and fancy colors. They stay put with comfy banded cuffs.
Basic Sock
This is a very basic sock knitting pattern, it has a heel flap and turned heel, gusset, and a round toe. Very comfortable to wear. You'll find that it works well with a plain yarn or self-striping yarn.
Via Colour Choices
52 Stitch Ribbed Sock
This 52 Stitch Sock pattern is both a fun and practical project.
Game Day Slipper Socks
The Game Day Slipper Socks are bold slipper sock knit with contrasting colors in a simple stockinette stitch construction.
Via The Chilly Dog
Lazy Day Knit Sock Pattern
Your feet will stay nice and warm when you wear these cozy socks around the house. No matter what the weather is like outside, the bright colors of these socks will instantly put you in a good mood.
Slip Stitch Stripey
This pattern would work well to break up unwanted pooling in variegated yarns. You'll love the effect with self-striping yarns! These fun cuff-down socks use the Tweed Rib Stitch to add a lively texture. The slipped stitches create fun little dashes and dots of color. This pattern would work well to break up unwanted pooling in variegated yarns.
Via Simply Notable
Summer Socks
With just a hint of neon color on the toe, heel, and trim, these Summer Socks are practical, playful and perfect for warmer weather.
Via A Common Thread
How many socks have you knit in your lifetime? Don’t you think it’s time to start piling up those pairs so you have enough to give as gifts? The holidays may be several months away, but better safe than sorry!
For those that are visual learners, here are some great step-by-step YouTube tutorials:
- How to Knit Socks on Magic Loop
- TUTORIAL: How to KNIT SOCKS
- PART ONE How to Knit Socks (for the first time)
Ginger Friedl
February 1, 2020I am a beginner knitter and always excited to find easy patterns. Thank you.
Bambi
November 7, 2022Nice patterns. I’ve knitted a few pair. Always takes me sooo long to finish a sock. Maybe your pattern will help. Thanks