How To Crochet Ladies Boot Socks: Includes a Free Ankle Footie Pattern

Let me show you how to crochet ladies boot socks. These socks are not only easy to crochet but also embody the classic Lumberjack style. Made with worsted-weight yarn, the color possibilities are endless, allowing you to customize them to your taste. Free Crochet Pattern can be found below.

With this free crochet pattern comes instructions on how to make footie ankle socks.

Picture yourself on a ski trip—after a day on the slopes, relaxing by the fire with a hot cocoa in hand, feet up, proudly showing off your cozy feet.

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I don’t have to tell you how cute they are. You will have envious followers asking you to crochet them a pair or two. Which won’t be hard for you to do, because they are fast to crochet.

There are so many different color and size options when crocheting these boot, and ankle footie socks

In the photo below you will see a mish mash of boot socks and ankle footie socks in different sizes and colors. This is a great way to use up scrap yarn. Crochet a contrasting heel and toe, or just a contrasting toe. You can make the bottom of the sock one color.

I love the cream and brown tweed socks with contrasting cranberry colored yarn.

The cream and brown are crocheted in a child size as well as the green and gray ankle socks. The mustard and gray came in a close second. The year I took these socks to a craft show, they were gone by the end of the show.

If you would like to purchase the ebook that includes Children’s, Ladies & Men’s sizes, it is available as an ad free pdf at RAVELRY and ETSY.

Wendy of BuzyBee Designs crocheted the prettiest “Sock Monkey” inspired ankle socks, then she made all of her grandchildren socks for Christmas a few years back. Look here to see all of the beautiful colors she used.

Free Crochet Pattern For the Lumberjack Boot Ankle Footie Sock in Ladies size xs/s & medium.

I used Red Heart Super Saver (Sock 2: MC = Approx. 220 yds; CC 1, toes  heel and cuff = Approx. 50 yds; CC 2, stripe = 10 to 15 yds) (Sock 1: MC = Approx. 120 yds; CC 1, toes and heel &  cuff = Approx 100 yds; CC 2, stripe = 10 to 15 yds.) You may use any worsted weight yarn in your color  choice. Please check gauge and consider that some colors in Red Heart Super Saver and Caron Simply  Soft are different in size, as some can be larger or smaller and can throw off gauge. If I noticed this, I  would go up or down a hook size and then go back to the hook that I achieved gauge with, when I  changed color again. 

These are “A FEW” of the colors that “WILL” easily achieve gauge when working with Red Heart  Super Saver:

Heather Gray, Aran, Turquoise, Softer green colors. This list is not exhaustive. My testers  found that they needed to go up in hook sizes when working with Caron Simply Soft in solid colors 

These are “A FEW” of the colors that “WILL NOT” easily achieve gauge when working with Red  Heart Super Saver :

White, Burgundy, Pink, Red, Black, Forest Green. This list is not exhaustive, they  are examples. 

Hook: F/5/3.75mm  

Gauge: 4” x 4”= 11 rows HDC x 14 HDC stitches 

Stitch Guide 

MC = Main Color 

CC 1 = Contrasting Color 1 ( heel, toe and cuff) 

CC 2 = Contrasting Color 2 (Stripe on cuff) 

join w/ = join with  

SLP ST = Slip Stitch  

CH = Chain  

SC = Single Crochet 

HDC = Half Double Crochet 

HDC DEC = Half Double Crochet Decrease 

DC = Double Crochet 

FP DC = Front Post Double Crochet  

BP DC = Back Post Double Crochet  

nxt = Next  

* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3  times and so on;  

in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete  stitch or sequence of stitches stated.

Ladies Ex Small-Small (4/6 shoe) and Medium (7/9 shoe) 

NOTES: 

1. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch until the execution of the ribbed cuff. The ribbing will consist of  3 FP DC and 2 BP DC, with the beginning CH 2 counting as stitch that will recede and become a mock BP DC. 2. Color Code: Ladies Ex Small-Small (4/6 shoe) and Medium (7/9 shoe) 
2. You may add length or shorten the slipper sock at rounds 11-16, 11-18 if desired.  
3. If making the tall cuff, you may add length to the cuff before executing the stripe if desired, although I  recommend going up one hook size when you start the process of making taller cuffs. 
4. You can also add two or more stripes to the tall cuff if desired, although I recommend going up one hook size  when you start the process of making taller cuffs. 
5. Please pay close attention to the stripe round, as you will be executing a HDC in place of the BP DC in certain  rounds of the cuff. This prevents “Bleed Through” of contrasting colors. 

7.This design is intended to be a bit on the chunky side and was created to be used as house slippers, but can be used  as socks in loose fitting boots or rain boots. 

Round 1: Starting at the toe with CC 1; CH 7; 2 SC in 2nd chain from hook; (Place marker in 1st st); SC in  nxt st 4x; 3 SC in last st, (Place Marker in 2nd st of the three you just executed) (9 st down the first side)  continue on to the opposite side; SC in nxt st 5x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; (14 SC)   

Round 2: CH 1; 2 SC in marked or joining st (Place Marker in 1st st); SC in nxt st 6x; 3 SC in marked st;  (Place Marker in 2nd st of 3 stitch sequence); SC in nxt st 7x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; (18 SC)  

Round 3: CH 1; 3 SC in marked or joining st (Place Marker in 2nd st of 3 stitch sequence); SC in nxt st 8x;  3 SC in marked st; (Place marker in 2nd st of 3 stitch sequence); SC in nxt st 8x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC;  (22 SC) 

Round 4: CH 1; SC in 1st st or joining st; 3 SC in marked st; (Place Marker in 2nd st of 3 stitch sequence);  SC in nxt st 10x; 3 SC in marked st; (Place marker in 2nd st of 3 stitch sequence); SC in nxt st 9x; join  w/SLP ST in 1st SC; (26 SC) 

No need to place markers in the following Round. A color will change will be executed at the end of the round Round 5: CH 1; SC in 1st st or joining st; SC in nxt st; 3 SC in marked st; SC in nxt st 12x; 3 SC in  marked st; SC in nxt st 10x; Drop and End off CC 1 and pull up MC at last pull through of last SC of this  round; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; (30 SC)  4.5”  

 Note: Your toe will be dome shaped.

Following rounds will be circular without joining until otherwise noted. Make sure to place a marker in the  first stitch of each round until you get to the leg opening. 

Round 6: CH 1; HDC in joining st and in each stitch around; (Place marker in 1st st) Do not join (30  HDC) 

Round 7 – 8: HDC in marked st, and in each st around. (30 HDC) Make sure to move and place marker in  1st st of each round.  

Round 9: HDC in marked st; HDC in nxt st; HDC DEC; HDC in nxt st 19x; HDC DEC; HDC in nxt st  2x; HDC DEC; HDC in last st; (27 HDC) 

Round 10: HDC in marked st; HDC DEC; HDC in nxt st 21x; HDC DEC; HDC in last st; (25 HDC) Round 11-16, 11-18: HDC in marked st and in each st around (25 HDC) 

 Leg opening instructions follow. No need for markers throughout the rest of the pattern. Round 17, 19 : HDC in marked st; HDC in nxt st 14x 15x; CH 1 turn 

Round 18, 20 : HDC in nxt st 20x; CH 1 turn; leave remaining st’s unworked.  

 5.5”Ex/small- small or 6”med. to large:

Following instructions will be considered “Rows” during the execution of the heel. Row: 19-20, 21-22: HDC in nxt st 20x; (Drop and End off with MC and pull up CC 1 at last pull through  of last stitch on Row 20, 22) CH 1 and turn (20 HDC) 

 Note: SC stitches will be used throughout the rest of the heel. Turn and CH 1 at end of each row. Row 21-24, 23-28: SC in each st across, Turn CH 1; (20 SC) 

Row 25, 29: SC in nxt st 6x; (SC DEC: SC in nxt st) 3x; SC in nxt st 5x; Turn CH 1; (17 SC) Row 26, 30: SC in each st across, Turn CH 1; (17 SC) 

Row 27, 31: SC in nxt st 6x; SC Dec 3x; SC in nxt st 5x; Turn CH 1; (14 SC) 

Row 28, 32: SC in each st across, Turn CH 1; (14 SC) 

Row 29, 33: SC in nxt st 4x; SC DEC: SLP ST in nxt st 2x; SC DEC; SC in nxt st 4x; fasten off leave a  long tail to sew heel closed (14 st) 

 (8.5”- 9”) (9 ½”- 10”) 

 Tall cuff instructions follow.  

 If making the short/ankle cuff you will find the instructions starting on page 7 Round 30, 34: Right side facing you, attach MC one stitch away from center heel, CH 1, HDC (34x, 39x)  around opening; join w/ SLP ST to beg. HDC. (34 HDC or 39 HDC for larger calf) 

Round 31-33, 35-37: HDC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/ SLP ST to beg. HDC.  (34, 39 HDC) If you have high arches or a wide foot, please add an extra round or two before you  continue. This includes all sizes. If you are uncertain about whether to add an extra round and you want to  be safe, my advice is go ahead and add one round, because it will not affect the slipper sock at all.

 Cuff or ribbing rounds follow 

Round 32-34, 38-40: CH 2; CH 2 counts as stitch and will recede and become a mock BP DC; *(FP DC in  nxt st 3x; BP DC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DC in last st; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of  beg. CH 2, Dropping MC and pulling up CC 1 at last pull through of round 34, 40; (35, 40 st’s) Note: Color Change is optional, Example Sock 1. If you choose to change colors, please  follow EXTRA Round below, and then continue on in pattern. The EXTRA Round will prevent a  “Bleeding” of the CC. 

EXTRA Round: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; HDC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x (7x for larger calf); FP DC in nxt st  3x; HDC in last st; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2, (35 st’s or 40 st’s for larger calf)

Round 35-44, 41-50 : CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP  DC in last st; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2, Drop CC 1 and pulling up CC 2 at last pull through  of round 44, 50; (35, 40 st’s) Note: Color Change will be necessary here to make the stripe on cuff. When you  are finished the cuff will be mid-calf or below. If you would like a taller sock you can add length here, by  adding more rounds before changing colors. 

Note: HDC instead of BP DC will be executed through Round 49 & 51; 51 & 53 to prevent “Bleed Through” of CC  yarn. 

Round 49, 51: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; HDC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; HDC in last st;  Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2; (35, 40 st’s) 

Round 50, 52: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DCin nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DC in last  st; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2, Drop CC 2 and pulling up CC 1 at last pull through of round  50, 52; (35, 40 st’s) 

Round 51, 53: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; HDC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; HDC in last st;  Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2;(35, 40 st’s) 

Round 52, 54 : CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DC in nxt st 2x;)* 6x 7x; FP DC in nxt st 3x; BP DC in  last st; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2; End off, secure and weave in all ends. (35, 40 st’s)

Short/Ankle cuff instructions follow.
Round 30, 34: Right side facing you, attach MC one stitch away from center heel, CH 1, HDC (35x)  evenly spaced around the opening; join w/ SLP ST to beg. HDC. (35 HDC) 

Round 31-32, 35-36: HDC in joining st, and in each st around; If you are making a Contrasting Cuff, Drop MC and pull up CC 1 at last pull through of the last round; NOTE SOCK 3 does not have color  changes; join w/ SLP ST to beg. HDC; CH 1 (35 HDC)  

Round 33, 37: HDC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC; (35 HDC)

 Cuff or ribbing rounds follow 

Round 34, 38: CH 2; CH 2 counts as stitch and will recede and become a mock BP DC;  *(FP DC in nxt st 2x; BP DC in nxt st;)* 11x; FP DC in nxt st 2x; Join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2,  Dropping CC 1 and pulling up CC 2 at last pull through of round 34, 38; (36 st’s)  Note: Color Change is optional, Example Sock 3. If you do not change colors, please repeat round (34,  38) 2x; End off and weave in ends. 

Note: HDC instead of BP DC will be executed through Round 35 & 36; 39 & 40 to prevent “Bleed Through” of CC  yarn. 

Round 35, 39: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 2x; HDC in nxt st;)* 11x; FP DC in nxt st 2x; Join w/SLP ST in  2nd CH of beg. CH 2, Dropping CC 2 and pulling up CC 1 at last pull through of round; (36 st’s)   

Round 36, 40: CH 2; *(FP DC in nxt st 2x; HDC in nxt st;)* 11x; FP DC in nxt st 2x; Join w/SLP ST in  2nd CH of beg. CH 2; End off weave in and secure all ends. (36 st’s)

I love how fun these socks are. They are great to give as gifts during the Christmas season. I have other fun “free” crochet patterns on my blog for Christmas Gift Giving. An easy design that is fast and fun is the Christmas Ornament Dishcloth Scrubby and the Christmas Tree With Snow Puffs Dishcloth Scrubby. Both of them are just too cute!

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