What age is this origami Sock for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “くつした” (靴下). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami SockくつしたSock

A cute sock with a white cuff. Great for Christmas decorations and cards.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half)
Age 3+

How to fold

上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（はき口）
Fold the top edge down a little. This is the cuff.
左右のふちを、まん中に合わせて、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right edges behind to the center.
下の部分を、ななめに右へ折る（足）
Fold the bottom part to the right at an angle. This is the foot.
左のふちが、まっすぐ横になるように折ります。
つま先の2つの角を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the two corners of the toe behind a little.
できあがり！くつしたのできあがり！もようをかいたり、左右のペアを作ったりしてみよう。
Finished! Your sock is finished! Draw patterns on it, or make a matching pair.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
sockくつした
heelかかと
toeつま先
cuff（くつしたの）はき口

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sock for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “くつした” (靴下). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.