Criss Cross Applesauce Socks

As the weather gets warmer here, I wanted to design a pair of crocheted socks that were soft and fluffy, but also airy. That can be complicated with a crocheted sock. The crossed stitches really give strength to these socks, but also create small holes for breathability. This pattern has been tested and tech edited. If you have a higher instep, or would like to have more room in the instep, you can consider going up a hook size for the heel and first 4 rounds of the heel decreases, then go back to the hook you were using for the foot. Also, a sock yarn that has more stretch to it will give a bit of extra room. =Save 25% on any of the patterns in this bundle when you use the coupon code giftalong2025 in your Ravelry cart from Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5 pm EST to Wednesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. =Then come join us in the [Indie Design Gift-A-Long][1] group and play along! We’ll have plenty of chat, games, prizes, and fun all the way through the end of the year. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long