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US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
DS - double crochet
SC - single crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat
YO – yarn over

Mosaic Christmas Sock-Slippers: Warmth and Style in Mosaic
Crochet for Beginners: Crocheting from Toe to Heel. Special Pattern: Tree and Ornaments.
Construction: From the toe to the heel, followed by the mosaic pattern.

The instructions below are prepared for a women's size.

Yarn Consumption for Women's Size 38/39 (US 7.5/8.5): To create the mosaic pattern with the tree, you will need a total of 3 skeins of Abby 200 (100 g each):

• Color A (e.g., Dark Pink)
• Color B (e.g., Vibrant Multicolor)
• Color C (e.g., Green for the heel and the tree motif)

The size can be easily adjusted to smaller or larger sizes, for both children and adults, by modifying the number of stitches and rows.

The socks are crocheted in a simple classic style, reaching above the ankles.

They are suitable for wearing at home on cold days.

Procedure: They are crocheted starting from the toe, moving up towards the instep, and then to the heel.

The heel is rounded to fit the shape of the foot. Subsequently, the upper part — the body of the sock — is crocheted to a height over the ankles.

The socks are crocheted in circular spiral rounds up to the instep, then in back-and-forth rows to the heel.

The upper part is crocheted using the mosaic pattern; the rows are joined with a slip stitch, and the yarn color is changed after finishing the row by working the slip stitch with the new yarn.

Stitches: The pattern uses basic stitches: slip stitches, single crochet (SC), half double crochet (Hdc), and mosaic double crochet (Dc).

In the instructions below, I chose a classic cut; if you want longer or shorter socks, you can crochet different sizes. You can easily adjust the length by crocheting more rows in the "body" of the socks.

I crocheted the socks using two strands of yarn held together to make them pleasantly warm, in the style of slippers.

You can also crochet with a single strand of yarn for thinner socks.

Alternatively, you can choose your own favorite color combination.

Density is Key: When making socks, it is crucial that they do not stretch too much, nor too little, and that they maintain their shape well.

With a thicker sock yarn and a 5.0 mm hook, ensure your stitch is firm so that the sock does not stretch out after a few wears.

Mosaic in the Round

Yarn Management: If you do not cut the yarn (recommended), let it hang loosely on the inside of the sock. When returning to that color, pull it up to the height of the current row to avoid shortening the edge or distorting the fabric.

Heel and Toe

Heel: I used the "L-shaped heel" technique. Ensure that the points where the heel re-joins the body of the sock (after seaming) are firm and gap-free. When crocheting single crochet (SC) around these areas, pick up a sufficient number of stitches to prevent gaps.

Mosaic on the Instep: Because mosaic crochet can draw the fabric in slightly, be careful that the foot is not too tight across the instep. If it feels tight, you may consider adding a couple of stitches or an extra row or two using only SC (without mosaic) to loosen the fit.

Mosaic crochet is a visually effective technique worked in joined rounds and requires the precise alternating of two colors in each row.

Basic Principles

Color Alternation: Each row is crocheted with only one color, which is alternated in every row (e.g., R1 Color A, R2 Color B, R3 Color A, etc.). The color is always changed when working the slip stitch at the beginning/end of the row.

Yarn Manipulation: Do not cut the yarn. Leave the current color at the end of the row and pick it up again when starting the subsequent row with that color.

Stitch Placement: To achieve the pattern, stitches are worked either into the back loop of the previous row or into the front loop of the corresponding stitch in a lower row.

Invisible Join: Always tighten the yarn ends when joining at the end of each row to keep the join neat and prevent gaps.

Reading the Chart

Reading Direction: The chart is read from right to left for every individual row.

Color Display: Ignore the colors shown within the individual squares of the chart; they only illustrate what the final pattern will look like. You will not change the yarn color during one row.

For interpreting the symbols in the chart, we use the following rules:

• Empty Square (SC in Back Loop): An empty square means you will crochet a Single Crochet (SC) in the Back Loop (BL) of the stitch in the previous row.
• Square with X (DC to Lower Row): A square marked with an X means you will crochet a Double Crochet (DC) into the front loop of the stitch in the lower row.

Mosaic Double Crochet (DC into Front Loop one Row Below):

This stitch is worked into the Front Loop of a stitch of the same color, located one row below (e.g., in R3 with Color A, the DC is worked into R1 with Color A). This completely covers the stitches in the intermediate row.

Summary of Mosaic Stitches:

• If the pattern calls for SC, work it into the Back Loop.
• If the pattern calls for DC, work it into the Front Loop one row below.

Working with the Yarn

Do Not Pull the Yarn: When pulling the unused yarn (the one left from the previous row) up to the current row, ensure you do not pull it too tight.

If you pull it too tight, the edge of the sock would shrink and become distorted. It should be loose but not slack.

Reading the Chart

Chart is a Mirror Image: Remember that the mosaic chart shows you how the pattern should look from the outside. When you crochet a Double Crochet into the Front Loop, you are inserting the hook into a loop that has the same color as your current color, which corresponds to the square with a cross in the chart.

Ensuring a Clean Edge (Joined Rounds)

Closing Rounds: Since you are crocheting in joined rounds, always end the row with a Slip Stitch (Sl St) into the first stitch of the row. Make sure to pull the Sl St tight. Otherwise, a noticeable seam or "step" will form at the join.

Visual Check

Check After a Few Rows: The mosaic pattern only becomes visible after crocheting a few rows (at least three to four), as the pattern is formed by overlapping stitches. Regularly check if the pattern matches the chart so you don't have to undo a large amount of work.

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