Xiao He socks are worked from the cuff to toe with a Dutch heel and a four-point toe construction. A seedling motif is worked with the stranded colourwork method in the cuff. The heel and toe are made with contrasting colours to make the socks more fun. It is a beginner friendly project, and a video tutorial is provided in my YouTube Channel, Seedling Stitch.

STORY
“Xiao He (小禾)” means “seedling” in Chinese and is also my Chinese name. It has been frequently mispronounced or misspelled since I moved to north America, so that I decided to go with my English name, Athena. Now that I have the platform and ability to properly introduce my name, I’d like to take this opportunity to design a “Xiao He” knitted item so that it can be learned finally.

SIZES
EU shoe sizes: 35-36 (37-38) 39-41 (42-44)
US women’s shoe sizes: 5-6 (6½-7½) 8-9½ (10½-12)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
2.5mm US 1½ circular needles with a 60 cm 24 inches or longer cord using the magic loop method, or DPN

GAUGE
In single colour stocking stitch:
27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

MATERIALS
Sisu by Sandnes Garn, Kroy Socks by Patons

COLOURWAY & USAGE
Three colours are used. The given yardage is for 2 socks with the colour scheme shown in the sample photos.

Sisu by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 175 m):

Yellow (Main Colour): 31 (32) 39 (40) g
Green (Plant Colour): 10 (11) 12 (13) g
Brown (Seed Colour): 16 (17) 18 (21) g

or

Kroy Socks by Patons (50 g = 152 m):

Yellow (Main Colour): 36 (37) 45 (46) g
Green (Plant Colour): 11 (12) 14 (14) g
Brown (Seed Colour): 18 (20) 20 (24) g