Toe Up Small Shell Sock Pattern


So here is another version of the Small Shelled sock pattern. As mentioned in a previous post, using a size E hook got me a sock that was a little big. I went down to a size C and got better results.






So, here is my pattern:

So here is my pattern:

Ch 4, join to form ring, 9 sc in the ring
Working in continuous rounds:
Round 1: 2 sc in each sc, 18 sc total
Round 2: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around, 27 sc total
Round 3: sc in each sc around
Round 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in the next 2 sc* repeat around, 36 sc total
Round 5: sc in each sc around
Round 6: *3 sc in next sc (shell made), skip next sc,* repeat around, 18 shells total
Round 7: Shell in center sc shell from previous round. repeat around.
Continue row 7 until about 1 ½ inches from desired foot length. I did 30 shell rows for my sock.

Short row heel:
Ch 1, turn
sc in next 25, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 23, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 21, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 19, ch1 turn
sc in the next 17, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 15, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 13, ch 1 turn
sc in the next 11, ch1 turn

sc in the next 10 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 12 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 14 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 16 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 18 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 20 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 22 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

sc in the next 24 sc, insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in side of row and draw another loop, YO and draw though all three loops, sc in then next 2 sc.

Continue on with the leg:

9 shell in the 9 shell along the top of the foot, evenly space 9 shell along the heel(shell in next sc on heel, skip 2 sc). 18 shells total

Repeat as in round 7 of foot until desired leg legth


Ribbed cuff:
Slip stitch with the first sc of the next shell,
ch 3, Dc in first and last sc of the 18 shells, join at top
Do 4 rows (or more if desired) of alternating Front and back post dc’s, finish off.


Comments

  1. It is sock weight,or a fingering weight could be used.

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  2. Hi Julie! What size socks are they? I have a rather large foot. I also have problems with crocheting socks, which I hate because I want to make my own socks. But I will keep trying different patterns until I can make my own. :o)

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  3. I usually make socks based on my foot size, a women's 8. Size can be varied on yarn used and hook size

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  4. Thanks so much for sharing this. I've been afraid of crocheting socks due to bulkiness, but this is so cute, I just may have to give it a go anyway. Great job!

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  5. I don't get it.....something went wrong. Did I miss something? I used sock weight yarn and a size C hook. I got as far as working 15 rows (of the 30 you said you did) and my piece doesn't even cover my toes. This is such a cute pattern I really want to figure out what happened. Please help!!

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  6. Is it 15 rows from the beginning? I did 30 rows after the toe was done. You may also have to adjust the hook size. I would not get too worried about how many rows it takes to get to the heel. Is it too narrow?

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  7. I am confused about the round 7 directions. I have not used shells before, which is the shell in center? Do I sc through the little hole that the shell leaves underneath? or is this the middle stitch of the shell (since its 3 stitches- stitch two?)

    Can someone help me with this?

    Round 7: Shell in center sc shell from previous round. repeat around.

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    1. Rachel, the latter is right. The shell is 3 sc, you will place 3 sc into the middle sc of the previous shell. Essentially, when you're working your round it will be *3 sc in next sc, skip two sc* Hope this helps.

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  8. Hi, Julie ~ On the toe-up version, did you use actual sock weight or fingering (#1 superfine or #2 fine)? Or did you use Yarn Bee baby yarn like you used in your original earlier top-down version? (Which is actually #3 sport / baby weight, and would obviously work up larger even with a C hook.) I'm having sizing issues also, but I love, love this smooth-textured pattern. Thanks for your help!

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  9. Sock weight yarn went into making these socks.

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  10. Short row. <3 I received a link to the top down version from AllFreeCrochet and was thrilled to see the short row instructions on the toe up version. I'm still fairly new to the art of crochet, but I've managed to pull off the short row heel on two pairs of slippers so far. Having another set of instructions is going to be useful in my third attempt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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    1. I have not tried it, but you can try starting out with 10 sc in the beginning. You would have 20 shells instead of 18 at the end of row 6. I will have to get back on the changes to the heal.

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    2. Thank you! I have already made 1 pair and are working on another. Easy and fun to make, and comfy to wear. Best crochet sock pattern I could find, and so quick to make. The small shell stitch is really fun to do,too. Also, the finished socks aren't bulky or knobbly at all. Five stars.
      😀😀😀😀😀

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