Dandy Ribbed Socks by Lidya Krasnyuk Krasnyuk

Dandy Ribbed Socks

Crochet
December 2025
Light Fingering ?
21 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Main stitch pattern
3.0 mm
345 - 530 yards (315 - 485 m)
XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL
US
English Spanish
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Dandy Ribbed Socks – Crochet Ribbed Socks Pattern PDF + Video Tutorial

Create your own slim, stretchy and beautifully elastic crochet socks with this detailed PDF pattern + full video tutorial.
The Dandy Ribbed Socks are lightweight, comfortable and classic — a timeless design that fits perfectly thanks to their ribbed texture and short-row shaping.
A lovely project to make for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Available for sizes: XS,S,M,L,XL,XXL. Designed to fit both women and men, you can check the measurements on the chart image above.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Techniques Used: Slip Stitch · Yarn Over Slip Stitch (YOSS) · Single Crochet (SC) · Short Rows.
Languages Included: English (US terms) & Spanish
Both versions are fully written, clear and easy to follow.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Step-by-step written instructions
Row-by-row guidance for 6 unisex sizes
Clear explanations of increases, decreases and short rows
Complete video tutorial showing all steps slowly and clearly
Printable PDF files (A4 + US Letter)

MATERIALS
Yarn Options (Fingering / Light Fingering)
- Regia, Schachenmayr – 4-ply, 75% wool / 25% nylon, 100 g = 420 m / 459 yds
A great option if you’ve never worked crochet short rows: defined, durable, slightly thicker.

  • Meilenweit Uni, Lana Grossa – Fingering (14 wpi), 80% wool / 20% nylon, 100 g = 420 m / 459 yds A softer and more elastic yarn. Wonderful result, slightly trickier for beginners to short rows.
  • Any yarn with similar weight and composition.

QUANTITY for sizes: XS – 2,65 oz/ 75 gr; L – 3,5 oz/ 100 gr.; XXL – 4,06 oz / 115 gr.

Hook size: 3 mm hook (UK 11 / approx. US C/2)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

The ribbed structure provides natural stretch and an adjustable, comfortable fit.