Twinkle Toes

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Knitting
November 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
40 - 50 yards (37 - 46 m)
One size - roughly 2"/5 cm wide and 5.5"/14 cm tall
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

These wee socks make a festive holiday garland, gift tag, or tree ornament. Whether knit in coordinating colors or a rainbow of leftover yarns, their adorable whimsy will brighten the season.

The pattern includes many, many ideas for embellishment, variations, uses, and display. Use your imagination and before long you’ll see a need for tiny socks everywhere!

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner (increases, decreases, knitting in the round, short-rows)

CONSTRUCTION
Worked from the toe up

YARN
About 40 yards of fingering weight. These are a great way to use leftover sock yarn.
Coordinating socks shown in: Berroco Vintage Sock colorways 12060 Black Cherry, 12071 Douglas Fir, and 12055 Oats.

NEEDLES
US #2/2.75 mm (OR size to get gauge when working in the round) in either two circulars or a set of double-points. This a great use for Addi Flexi Flips!

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle. Optional: embellishments like bells, beads, clothespins, ornament hangers, twine, etc.