The Xavier socks were created for quarter 3 (Toes) of the Head 2 Toe with Kino and Jo knitalong (KAL), a year-long event with Kino Knits and Jesie Ostermiller. Throughout 2022, knit a pattern in specific categories by either designer for the chance to win prizes! Visit the KAL FAQ page for more information and tag your entries on social media with #Head2ToeKAL.

I channeled my inner Professor X with these socks…let me explain. Professor Charles Xavier is a powerful telepath from the Marvel universe. In the 90’s there was an animated series in which he sat in a cool, yellow hover chair and used his awesome telepathic powers. Likewise, I sat in my comfiest chair and used my powerful mutant abilities to discover that people might want shorty socks that were quick, satisfying & perfect for stash busting. You’re welcome!

Finished Size
7 (8, 9, 10)” 17 (20, 22, 25) cm finished sock circumference.
Note: Foot length is customizable for this pattern.

Needles
Size 1 (2.25 mm): double point needles (dpn) or desired needles for small circumference knitting.

Notions
Markers (m).

Yarn
Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstopper (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds 423 m/3.5 oz 100 g): Moonlight (MC), 1 skein; Smokey Quartz (CC1) & Rubber Ducky (CC2); 1 skein each.
Note: if using mini skeins (92 yds, 20 g) the smallest size is the only one that will use a mini skein for each color. The other sizes will need 2 mini skeins per color.

Gauge
36 sts & 41 rows = 4” (10 cm) in charted stockinette colorwork.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notes

• These socks begin with the cuff and are worked top down with a heel flap and gusset. Extra length can be added to the leg, if desired, by working more repeats of the colorwork chart before starting the heel flap.

• This design uses 3 colors, making the possibilities for color substitution easy and endless. It’s also perfectly suited for stash busting (i.e. each stripe could be a different color)!