NEEDLE Knitting Pattern ♥ The XOXO Socks are worked top down or toe up. They feature a picot edge, purl stitches to create texture and a stranded knit motif with a comfort ribbed leg. The heel and toe are formed using the German Short Rows technique however, most heel and toe methods could be substituted.

Sizing is listed in “women’s” sizes (US 6-11), S-XL included.

♥ Needles

• 3.25mm (US 3)
• 9” Circulars (or long circulars for magic loop) and/or DPN’s (DPN’s for heel & toe)

♥ Yarn

• 250-284 yards; 100-130 grams
• Weight 3 (DK, Sport, Baby, Light Worsted)
• Sample: Cleckheaton Australian Superfine Merino in White (MC) and Red (CC)

♥ Sizes - US Women’s 6-11 (stitches/unstretched measurement)

• 26 sts x 34 rows = 4”
• S 6.5” circumference x 9.5” heel to cuff
• M 7.5” circumference x 9.5” heel to cuff
• L/XL 9” circumference x 9.5” heel to cuff

♥ Techniques Used in Pattern
Intermediate Level: Provisional Cast On, Knit, Purl, Eyelet,German Short Rows (GSR), Decreases, Increases, Kitchener Stitch, Weave in Ends