Although is hot outside, winter will be upon us soon.

Therefore, it’s time for some crocheted, toasty socks. To this end here is a collection of the best free patterns for these amazing crocheted foot casings.  Of course, both colors and yarn gauge are your choice, and thus the possibilities for variation are also endless. Indeed, why stop at yourself, and not make a pair or several for everyone? Moreover, if you have a large family, engage the young ‘uns in the manufacturing: your own family sweatshop 😀 However, if they can’t contribute with the hook, get them to ball your skeins or buy yarns of varying kinds… or unravel old projects to reuse the material. Both yarns and helping hands are much prized in a sock-adjacent economy.