Rainbow Sherbert Socks
Thank you to everyone who participated in helping us name this pattern. There were so many amazing suggestions, and some of you even thought the same thing.
We randomly chose a winner and the official name of this pattern is Rainbow Sherbert Socks. Thanks again for participating!
These Rainbow Sherbert Socks from Red Heart are so fun to work up. They're an easy crochet sock pattern that uses Heart and Sole with Aloe yarn in a razzle dazzle color.
The self striping crochet design really brings life to this pattern. Turn your feet into happy feet each and every day with these fun socks.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Heart and Sole™ with Aloe”: 3 skeins 3965 Razzle Dazzle.
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm [US E-4].
- Split lock stitch markers, yarn needle.
Size: Directions are to fit Woman’s shoe size 6 to 8; changes for Woman’s shoe size 8½ to 10 are in parentheses.
Gauge/Tension: 12 sts = 2”; 16 rows = 2” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Directions are to fit Woman’s shoe size 6 to 8; changes for Woman’s shoe size 8½ to 10 are in parentheses.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
Dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook.
NOTE: In order to have matching socks, start each one at the same point in the color sequence of the yarn.
DIRECTIONS:
CUFF (Worked vertically in rows):
- Starting at center back, ch 31.
- Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn—30 sc.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across; turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
- Rows 5-50 (58): Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
- Row 51 (59): Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across; DO NOT TURN.
ANKLE:
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, working across row ends of cuff, work 48 (56) sc across; join with a slip st in first sc—48 (56) sc. Mark beginning/end of rnd; move marker up each rnd.
- Rnds 2-7: Sc in each sc around.
- Row 8: Sc in next 12 (14) sc; TURN leaving remaining sc unworked.
HEEL FLAP:
- Row 1 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc across next 24 (28) sc for heel flap, removing marker; TURN leaving remaining 24 (28) sc unworked for instep.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 24 (28) sc; turn.
- Rows 3-15 (17): Repeat Row 2, ending by working a wrong side row; turn.
HEEL TURNING:
- Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first 15 (17) sc; TURN, leaving remaining 9 (11) sts unworked.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc; TURN, leaving remaining 9 (11) sc unworked.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc on Row 15 (17); turn leaving remaining 7 (9) sc unworked—7 sc.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc on Row 15 (17); turn leaving remaining 7 (9) sc unworked—8 sc.
- Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn leaving remaining 5 (7) sc unworked—9 sc.
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining 5 (7) sc unworked—10 sc.
- Row 7: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining 3 (5) sc unworked—11 sc.
- Row 8: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining 3 (5) sc unworked—12 sc.
- Row 9: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining 1 (3) sc unworked—13 sc.
- Row 10: Ch 1, sc in next 12 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17), sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining 1 (3) sc unworked—14 sc.
- Larger Size Only-Row 11: Ch 1, sc in next 13 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 17, sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining sc unworked—15 sc.
- Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 14 sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 17, sc in next sc; turn, leaving remaining sc unworked—16 sc.
- Both Sizes-Row 11 (13): Ch 1, sc in next 13 (15) sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17); turn—14 (16) sc.
- Row 12 (14): Ch 1, sc in next 13 (15) sc, dec over next sc and next sc on Row 15 (17)—14 (16) sc. Fasten off.
GUSSET AND FOOT:
- With right side of heel facing you, join with an sc in 8 (9)th sc of Row 12 (14).
- Rnd 1: Sc in next 6 (7) sc, working along side of heel flap in ends of rows, work 12 (14) sc evenly spaced to last row of heel flap, dec over next row and first st of instep (mark last st for gusset), sc in next 22 (26) instep sc, dec over next sc and edge of first row of flap (mark last st for gusset), working along side of heel flap in ends of rows, work 12 (14) sc evenly spaced along side of heel flap, sc in remaining 7 (8) sts of Row 14 of heel; join with a slip st in first sc and mark this sc for beginning of rnd—62 (72) sts.
- Rnd 2: Sc in each sc to sc before first gusset marker, dec over next sc and marked sc (re-mark this st), sc in each sc to next marked st, dec over marked sc and next sc (remark this st), sc in each sc to end of rnd—60 (70) sc.
- Rnds 3-8: Repeat Rnd 2—48 (58) sc.
- Remove gusset markers when working next rnd.
- Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat Rnd 9 until 2 1/2” less than desired length from beginning of heel.
TOE SHAPING:
- Fold sock flat having heel centered in bottom of foot. Mark one sc on each side of foot There should be 23 (28) sc between each marker; sc to 12th (14th) sc from right marker on bottom of foot and mark for beginning of rnd with double markers.
- Rnd 1: * Sc in each sc to 2 sc before marked side sc, dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc (move marker up to sc just made), dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * once; sc to end of rnd—44 (54) sc.
- Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
- Rnds 3-6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2—36 (46) sc.
- Rnd 7: * Sc in each sc to 2 sc before marked side sc, dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc (mark sc just made), dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * once; sc to end of rnd—32 (42) sc.
- Rnds 8-12 (14): Repeat Rnd 7—12 (14) sc. Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.
FINISHING:
- Turn sock to wrong side and sew toe seam. Sew back cuff seam and weave in all ends.
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lshuppe 0262705
Oct 26, 2024
I hope Im not too late for a question. I am on the toe shaping part of the pattern. No problem with rounds 1-7. Round 8-14 says to repeat rounds 7-14. Round 7 is a decrease row. Does that mean that rounds 8-14 will each be a decrease row?? Thank you very much for any replies!!!
cmbaker1 0071475
Dec 30, 2019
Hi, I'm making these socks for the first time and the heel flapped has stumped me. I'm confused about the heel flap because at the end of the ankle I end with 14sc but the start of the heel flap it says to sc 28 across. Does this mean i'm to do 2sc in each of the 14sc? can someone explain please and if 2sc in each 14sc is the case than it should be made clearer.
hppykntr 6180647
Nov 11, 2018
My one concern is with the sewimg up of the toe, I have always knitted my socks so I'm used to Kitchener st.
Cheryl Y
Sep 14, 2018
I have not made these Rainbow Sherbert Socks yet, still looking for the yarn used. Is there another type of yarn that I can substitute? I'm hoping to find a good yarn to go with this pattern that is well written and easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much for this free crochet sock pattern.
Delphine Bryant
Sep 09, 2018
Now this is what I call a pair of socks. These rainbow sherbert socks demand all of your attention as they are so very colorful. I went on line to locate this particular yarn by Red Heart but to no avail. I could only find this color, Razzle Dazzle. The search continues.
princess6860504
Sep 03, 2018
These Sherbet Rainbow Socks look very professionally done. Like they were not hand crocheted but done on a machine. This super fine sock weight yarns just glide across the hook which creates a very pleasant crocheting experience! Cool socks!
Zeemer
Aug 31, 2018
These are very attractive socks. Very colorful and neatly done. I want to do this for my nieces and nephews. I think it is exciting!
Morehouse17
Aug 14, 2018
Stick a fork in me because I am done. I was not aware that Red Heart had a yarn that was infused with aloe. Until now, I was never really interested in making a pair of socks. Now I can hardly wait. I want every one of my family members to own at least one par of these just for the aloe factor alone.
JaneEK
Jul 31, 2018
Oh my gosh! Yarn with Aloe? These look so warm and snugglythe perfect thing for a pair of cabin socks. I havent seen this yarn anywhere around here, but since this is a Red Heart pattern, I should be able to order this yarn online from them. I havent checked Amazon or any other site. The original pattern can be found here http//www.redheart.com/free-patterns/colorful-croc == het-socks
EditorLP
Jan 08, 2018
This is a cute and fun pattern that is perfect for learning how to make socks! I'll have to see if I can find this yarn, but I think the pattern would still work with any other super fine yarn.
Sharon M
Sep 29, 2017
When do you join the cuff together? It doesn't say in the directions. How do you join them? I will NOT make or encourage anyone to make a pattern that leaves stuff out, especially since I cannot read patterns. You don't make pattern reading any easier by leaving important stuff like that out. I have yet to see a pair of socks where the cuffs are not joined together some how.
pck1 8853009
Dec 22, 2017
See the last sentence under Finishing. I've made these they turned out great.
Member 5833229
Sep 22, 2017
I have made two pair of these so far. A little confusing when going from the cuff to the bodyof the sock but I figured it out. The problem has been that if the wearer has thinner ankles, this sock is way to loose. I have checked and rechecked my gauge and the directions, but just too big. The socks themselves are beautiful, but need adjustment in that area and I am not experienced enough to do that myself.
Hippie Chick
Aug 30, 2017
Love these razzle dazzle socks. I have made socks in the past with regular yarn and they were just so bulky. I have not tried these line of yarn yet, but I have seen it at my local yarn shop and I passed on it. After seeing this pattern, I may just revisit the store and rethink my opinion of trying again.
Hippie Chick
May 19, 2017
Self-striping yarns are great. Its always a mystery to me how my coloring on a project will turn out when using this type of yarn. Seems like its always different each time I make something. These socks look like just what I have been wanting to make for a couple of my friends. Great find.
taj012566 1210795
Sep 16, 2016
I am new to crochet and Ive worked all day on the cuff and now I'm stuck. I'm not under standing the instructions after Ive crocheted the 48 st's along the edge. Was I supposed to st the two edges together? and then move on the the ankle. Tami
suelarose
Sep 06, 2016
Can these be worn with shoes? Every pattern I've tried come Come like slippers
sweetrose46 250009 8
Dec 26, 2015
Hi irinanagar I hope I can answer your question, when you chain31 and turn to crochet in the chain you start in the 2nd chain from the first stich and start your sc stich which will take you to the end of the chain will give you 30 stiches....... Chain one and start in the 2nd stich which will continue to give you a 30 stich chain, unless the instructions say to do differently you follow the same patter until the pattern says to change to some thing else. I hope this helps. If not my e-mail is sweetrose46@att.net
irinanagar
Apr 06, 2015
Hi, I'm a beginner and I just started to crochet these socks. Could someone please explain to me when you're making a cuff, the pattern calls for chaining 31, then sc in each chain, then chain 1 and sc in each sc. Does CH1 count as a sc here? For example, in the end of the row 3 how many sc should I have? 31 or 30? Thank you very much!!
yoyo1198
Dec 27, 2014
I have made several pair of this sock this winter. I love them and have a pair on right this minute. I can finish a pair in a day and a half crocheting while I watch tv in the evenings. I haven't bought socks in over three years. This pattern is my go-to when it comes to making socks for myself or for gifts. I have a set started right now in Red Heart Heart and Sole Berry Bliss that I will finish tonight.
HegWitch
Oct 12, 2014
Sherbet no R in Bet. There is no such word as SherbeRt BUT the socks are awesome, thank you!
JP Creations
Mar 09, 2013
I know, I know, the spelling police etc, but please change it to the correct spelling? Pretty Please?
jcareyray 5189835
Feb 05, 2013
They look great but how can I print the the pattern without having pages of other crap
Dwamma
Feb 14, 2013
Start at the picture with your cursor, highlight the picture and the actual pattern text, then open a Word Document or whatever you use for documents...and paste it in there. Easy..
BizyMom229
Feb 04, 2013
The socks made me think of the fruit stripe gum I used to chew as a kid. Turns out the name is just Fruit Stripe. So either that or Fruit Loop. Better change the spelling so no copyright infringement! :-)
Crafter 9972829
Feb 03, 2013
painted sunset socks, priority socks, comfort & beauty socks, razzle dazzle socks
brendaet1969 52804 63
Feb 02, 2013
I like "Lollipop"! First thing I thought of when I saw all the colors!
diane 8105993
Feb 01, 2013
I love the colors. They remind me of the shockingly beautiful lights we see on very clear cold nights. The " Aurora Borealis". That would be a fitting name indeed. :)
marilyn26469 19563 58
Feb 01, 2013
After I got logged in I saw someone has almost the same name! Anyway, mine is Rainbow Delight..
wesaagehya 2033045
Feb 01, 2013
Confetti Crochetti ! These colors remind me of confetti on New Years Eve and I'm sure other variegated yarn colors would too.
indigorose112 4777 825
Feb 01, 2013
Fiesta Footwear!! The colors remind me of the bright, happy, colors of a New Mexican fiesta!!
johnsofr 3619936
Feb 01, 2013
Jelly Bean socks. They remind me of jellybeans because they are multicolored and speckled.
kay1241 9314771
Feb 01, 2013
Foot of the rainbow Is my suggestion for these terrific socks. kay1241 2frontier.com
mshjsimmons 639689 8
Feb 01, 2013
Kalidosock, should be the name of this sock. mshjsimmons@yahoo.com
gerinixt 0868036
Feb 01, 2013
Sherbet Cool Stripe Knits.............sorry, spelled Sherbet wrong the first time. Being humble is a gift!
caroloppenheim 721 3306
Feb 01, 2013
For such a cheerful pattern, it has to be "Happy Feet Socks"
j46johnson56069 28 16405
Feb 01, 2013
In homage to my high school years and the band 'America', I call this pattern 'Socks With No Name'. Who says you need a special label?!
pgibbner 6602697
Feb 01, 2013
these socks remind me of Tigers! nice name "Tigers on Prowl" socks.
anniegreenthumbs52 6256969
Feb 01, 2013
I love the "earthy" and yet bright colors! Very reminiscent of the Incan, and also Tibetan, woolen cloth. How about "Incan Dream" Socks. Or "Tibetan Dream" socks. That's what came to my mind when I saw them. I plan on making some and that's what I shall call mine. <3 Beautiful!
bettesr 5205330
Feb 01, 2013
Circus Sox or Mardi Grau is what comes to mind, all the colors are there.
gjrpjr 5699445
Feb 01, 2013
How about Skittles! They are the perfect colors in a bag of skittles!
Crafter 21145
Feb 01, 2013
Let's make this very simple, from an avid crocheter; "Heart and Sole - Razzle Dazzle Socks." These are beautiful socks and the picture caught my eye right away. I can't wait to make them.
ltsundayplayer 788 4305
Feb 01, 2013
Love the pattern!!! My suggestion for the socks is "JAZZY RINGS". Hope you like it.
wanderor 0142107
Feb 01, 2013
The name I see is "Painted Desert" for these socks. It has all the colors of the real painted desert.
dlavos 3759565
Feb 01, 2013
Rings of Saturn is my name for the socks, 'cause they're out of this world (but still in our solar system)!
Robertsmith 321975 5
Feb 01, 2013
I think as soon as I looked at these socks the shouted back, Katwhissel. Hope you like my name.
janwalla
Feb 01, 2013
Helter Skelter It reminds me fair ground attraction of my youth, bright colorful and exiting!
sshummer 0273877
Feb 01, 2013
The name 'PICIDILLY' just popped into my heard, That's what I would call it.
ksnyder 4151554
Feb 01, 2013
I think they are a "Koleidoscope of Kolor" and this would be a great name.
anmaplus1 6976884
Feb 01, 2013
HUGS (from the heart) they make me think of my feet being hugged
GalSmiley
Feb 01, 2013
Psychedelic Love Socks......they're psychedelic, love the pattern and they're made from Heart and Sole yarn.
katydid64
Feb 01, 2013
Phsychodellic!! I think spelling maybe wrong, but hopefully you will know correct spelling.
schluesselburg 071 7064
Feb 01, 2013
Happy Feet! I have two pairs of Razzle Dazzle and 6 more in the other colors.
peytonsd 7079718
Feb 01, 2013
Hmmm . . . I had a few ideas maybe : Pinata Socks Suessical Socks "Color Me Happy" Socks
Crafter 14736
Feb 01, 2013
I have been crocheting these socks for quite awhile. I love these socks. I love these socks
sevans2012 9891348
Feb 01, 2013
Skittle Socks - because the colors remind me of 'skittles' candy.
stylerpro 2805426
Feb 01, 2013
I think that less is more. These socks are perfect and I think a great name would be "candy, circle, color, socks". I love them and will try to do a pair asap.
purplecruiser 6316 794
Jan 31, 2013
Name suggested for " no name crochet socks " is: 'Sweet as Candy'
Eastcoastolfert 40 99210
Jan 31, 2013
That's easy! They are obviously Zeebocks! (Combination of zebra and socks!)
babz48 6403179
Jan 31, 2013
Lollipop Swirl (remember the 'face-sized' colorful lollipops we had as kids?, That's what I see the pattern as)
jrnergal 0618557
Jan 31, 2013
I think I would name them candy grab bag or dish o'candy since the colors remind me of a candy assortment.
bunker05743 472150 4
Jan 31, 2013
I think they remind me of a Rainbow, I like " Fiesta Rainbow" for the name of this pattern.
lyndalenger 176253 0
Jan 31, 2013
When I look at the I feel festive so I think they should be called " Sock Fiesta "
Nannieann35 771575 0
Jan 31, 2013
Psockedelic Psocks! Gotta be...just look at those far-out colors!!!
Taharah94
Jan 31, 2013
Beautiful pattern ---- Sand Art Socks ---They are beautiful and look and flow like sand art.
cerchier2003 44704 93
Jan 31, 2013
The beautiful color explosions are like fire works at a " Fiesta " that's what I would name them.
texanbornandbred 6 774945
Jan 31, 2013
I would call them "Happy Feet" socks... cause the colorful yarn with certainly make MY feet happy!!!
jhaulman65 6770531
Jan 31, 2013
The first thing I thought of was a bowl of Rainbow Sherbet, or Sherbet Delight.
rmcpherson12
Jan 31, 2013
I think of indian blankets when I look at them. So Navjavo Socks. And another idea Rainbow of Colors
laure2084 5615635
Jan 31, 2013
Here are the smooth, classic-looking Ring-Around-The-Toesies socks.
Diva388
Jan 31, 2013
I think the socks should be named Starburst Warm and Cozy, because that is how they look to me.
lindadennis 030753
Jan 31, 2013
These are very colorful. I believe I would call these wonders, Rainbow Socks, as they have all the colors of the rainbow in them.
srwhitley 0745729
Jan 31, 2013
The colors remind me of the Aurora Boreallis in the Northern Hemisphere...beautiful!
Pearl Girl
Jan 31, 2013
if "Mexican Fiesta" socks is a little too much, just "FIESTA" would be good, as well. I love all the suggestions - so creative!!
LindY G
Jan 31, 2013
How about, "Tootsey Swirls"? that's what popped into my head when I saw them. thanks for the pattern.
DC
Jan 31, 2013
Didn't have time to read all of the comments but I would name the TOE-tally Dazzled!
Ginger 2319289
Jan 31, 2013
"Best Socks Ever" pattern name suggestion. I make these often for myself and as gifts...they are the best and easiest pattern to follow. Endless variety of colors and color mixing options with these socks! :)
chryl
Jan 31, 2013
I"D call it "Lifes wonderment" They are really neat looking Going to make a pair for my granddaughter who is in college in Michigan
Dorothey B
Jan 31, 2013
Colossal Colored Covers I am going to try them. I have been looking for a cro sock pattern that I like, and I like this one.
Member 14453
Jan 31, 2013
I have the perfect name for these socks just from looking at the picture: "COZY TOES"!
csmith222001 52080 66
Jan 31, 2013
How about Lollipop? When I first saw this yarn it reminded me of the giant round colorful lollipops that I loved as a little girl!
GrandmaB5560 16587 60
Jan 31, 2013
RAINBOW SLIPPER SOCKS ... as soon as I can find someone that sells this yarn, I'll have to try making these. I've been crocheting almost my entire life (I'm almost 60 years young) but have never had much luck with patterns because the projects never turn out quite how they're supposed to turn out. I love the rainbow appearance of the yarn used for the ones in the picture.
robynpittillo 5406 143
Jan 31, 2013
I would call them 'Razzle Dazzle Socks'. They are eye catching, love them!
ljharris17 2277945
Jan 31, 2013
My daughter saw these and said mom these are sparkling rainbows for my feet please. I don't know if they come in her size. She is only a young girl.
ldurkee 4409178
Jan 31, 2013
I think they should be called Psycodelic Zebras, Please excuse my spelling if it is wrong.
Debeeedo
Jan 31, 2013
Call this pattern TUTTI FRUITI :) Reminds me of a bowl of colorful mixed fruit!!
rjh2klh 7982510
Jan 31, 2013
I think because of the cool fall colors they should be called Autumn Toe-sties
mikcey190 2617740
Jan 31, 2013
Suggested name for the pattern: Love from the Heart to the Sole Socks
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