Thelxinoe was one of Zeus’s daughters, and one of the Greek muses. Her name means “mind charming.”

The Thelxinoe socks are knitted cuff down. The socks are started with an optional Tubular Cast On, which provides a beautiful and stretchy edge that looks like the stitches roll over the edge to the other side of the sock. These socks are enjoyable and relaxing knitting for more experienced knitters, but also suitable for beginners who want to expand their skills and venture beyond the basics.

The heels are knitted in a reinforced stitch pattern for durability, and the round French heels give the socks a good fit. The pattern includes adjustments for socks with higher insteps.

Size
1 (2)
Circumference of the foot: 23 (25) cm / 9 (10) inches, to be worn with slight negative ease.
Length of the cuff and the foot adjustable.

Yarn
300-350 (330-380) m / 330-375 (360-420) yards of DK weight sock yarn

Sample: 2 skeins of Aara Aatos (75 % merino, 25% nylon; 225 m / 246 yards per 100 g), shown in colorway Hohde

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 double pointed needles or circular needles suitable for small circumference knitting or Magic Loop
Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

Notions
3 stitch markers
tapestry needle
cable needle (if using)
waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On (optional)
blocking tools (sock blockers)