Want to try knitting socks but not ready for complex heel techniques? These sock knitting patterns are knit without heel turns and many use easy techniques to sure a fit without heels. Great for gift socks when you don't know the size of the recipient’s feet. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/12/24
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Free Patterns
No Heel Turn Socks
The heel in this pattern is created simply by working increases and decreases in an improvement on the basic tube sock. No heel-flap and no picking up stitches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Clarice Asquith. Pictured project by FrokenSkoog
Spiral Socks
Easy cozy tube socks knit without heel turn with a spiral texture to hug the heel and foot. Sizes Womens 10.5" (26.5cm), Mens 22.6" (29cm). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Patons. Pictured project by Randoz
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- Get the recommended Patons Kroy Socks yarn (pictured in Grey Brown Marl)
Universe Twist Socks
These beginner-friendly socks are knit without a heel, yet the twisted ribbed pattern ensures that the socks fits like they should. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens
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Magic Spiral Lace Socks
Spiral tube socks, self-adapting, no-heel, and no fuss. The elastic spiral creates very stretchy tube that hugs any shape perfectly, without the need of any heel construction! 7 sizes for children and adults. Detailed written tutorials with photos, after the chart. Designed by Yana Smolina
No-Heel Spiral Socks
These ingenious tube socks fit any length of foot perfectly - without the need of any heel construction, thanks to the stretchy spiral stitch. The opened up helix or spiral creates natural elasticity that stretches to hug the shape of the foot perfectly. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by La Maison Rililie
Patterns for Purchase
I'm Spiraling No-Heel Socks
These tube socks are worked toe up using simple knit and purl stitches to create an interesting and form fitting texture. The toe is shaped using the German Short Rows technique however, most toe methods could be substituted. DK weight yarn. Designed by JaNae Knits