Crochet Knee High Socks Pattern inspired by Fair Isle Scandinavian Knitting Patterns

Crochet socks inspired by Scandinavian knit patterns known as Fair Isle!

Crochet a pair of socks that look like they were knitted! This Scandinavian knit look Crochet pattern for a pair of socks that are also known as the Fair Isle pattern is crocheted using a bulky-weight yarn.

These socks will keep your legs and feet nice and warm and can be made in your favorite yarn colors!

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Crochet a pair of these cute socks using a bulky-weight yarn. You can achieve the colored knit look stitches on the leg by doing an extended single crochet. How you can crochet the remaining sock is very easy by just doing simple double crochets that are worked in the round. The crochet sock is worked in 1 piece, so that the design works up quickly.

You can download or view the printed pattern that includes written instructions, symbol crochet and step photos. A tutorial for the extended single crochet is also included. 

Size: S 2-4 (M 5-6, L 7-8, XL 9-10).

Lillehammer Knee High Socks

Technique: Crochet

Skill Level: Intermediate

Lillehammer Knee High Socks - Print-to-Order

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These socks are worked with double crochet post stitches that turn a light #1 sock-weight yarn into chunky, soft, stretchy and warm socks! This sock design is based on wide legs that will adjust with front laces. Made using a #3 DK-weight yarn, instructions are written for sizes S 2-4 (M 5-6, L 7-8, XL 9-10).

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Crochet projects for the summer can be made using 100% cotton yarn or even worsted weight yarn.  Be sure if you are making outdoor items they can be easily washed. 

Crochet projects such as the Coral Reef Set Crochet Pattern shown above features items to crochet that you can take to the beach such as crochet flip flops, a sun hat and a beach bag. There are many other projects that you can make on the go including lightweight sweaters, beach cover-ups, shawls, baskets, baby blankets, dishcloths, bath items and more that you can easily crochet.

Plus crocheting a lightweight item during the summer months prevents you from keeping a heavy project such as a blanket on your lap and making it too warm to crochet.

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Crochet a few items for the summer months such as a lightweight cotton accessory to wear around your neck or even as a belt.  The above pattern was crocheted with crochet cotton and we tied knots in the end but you can easily crochet it without the knotted ends. 

Size is approximately 42" with knots and 50" without the knots.

Use a Size F5 Crochet hook

100% Crochet Cotton Thread

Basic Pattern:

Chain 12 - Turn

Double Crochet in each stitch across and turn

DC until you reach your desired length. Finish off and add knots if you wish.

This makes a lightweight and fun accessory item...

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What is a Fiddle Mat, Muff or Cuff?

The purpose of a fiddle mat, muff or cuff is a design featuring lots of different items for a patient to use with their hands. Because a wide range of dementia and Alzheimer's patients have a tendency to move their hands and fingers back and forth on their lap a mat or cuff provides them with something to do with their hands and fingers.

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