Xeric Socks
Okay, I’ll admit it… I’ve been on a weird quest to design a pattern starting with every letter of the alphabet. X is one of my last challenges, so out came the old Scrabble dictionary, which defines Xeric as “(of an environment or habitat) containing little moisture; very dry; ‘xeric conditions.’” I love dry feet! If you do, too, you’ll enjoy these socks: they’re easy-peasy, knit from the cuff down, with a great-fitting heel flap and gusset, and just enough simple changing K and P texture to keep you interested.
Okay, I’ll admit it… I’ve been on a weird quest to design a pattern starting with every letter of the alphabet. X is one of my last challenges, so out came the old Scrabble dictionary, which defines Xeric as “(of an environment or habitat) containing little moisture; very dry; ‘xeric conditions.’” I love dry feet! If you do, too, you’ll enjoy these socks: they’re easy-peasy, knit from the cuff down, with a great-fitting heel flap and gusset, and just enough simple changing K and P texture to keep you interested.
Okay, I’ll admit it… I’ve been on a weird quest to design a pattern starting with every letter of the alphabet. X is one of my last challenges, so out came the old Scrabble dictionary, which defines Xeric as “(of an environment or habitat) containing little moisture; very dry; ‘xeric conditions.’” I love dry feet! If you do, too, you’ll enjoy these socks: they’re easy-peasy, knit from the cuff down, with a great-fitting heel flap and gusset, and just enough simple changing K and P texture to keep you interested.
What test knitters had to say:
“I appreciated the well written pattern and the ease of the stitches. Nothing tricky or complex, nice heel to turn as well.”
“I think I’ve found a great new guy pattern…my husband immediately started hinting that he could use a pair.”
“I had a great time working on these socks. No difficult stitches but required just enough concentration to be soothing.”
Sizes (to fit foot circumference)
XS: 6.5”/17 cm
S: 7.5”/19 cm
M: 8.5”/22 cm
L: 9.5”/24 cm
Sample shown in Size M.
Yarn (includes 15% buffer):
About 225 (290, 325, 370) yards/246 (317, 355, 404) m fingering weight yarn, though yardage will depend on leg and foot length, which are both customizable in this pattern
Sample shown in size M in BlueberryChickYarn Kiawah Fingering; 75% merino, 25% nylon; 463 yards (423 m) per 3.53 oz (150 g); Mrs. Ross colorway - buy it here
Blocked Gauge:
33 sts and 48 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Tools:
3 stitch markers
tapestry needle for weaving in ends
scissors for trimming ends
Needles:
US 1 (2.25-mm) needles for knitting socks, or size needed to obtain gauge
Social Media:
Please post your finished socks on social media with #XericSocks and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.