Toe Cozies Pattern

Toe Cozies

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Techniques: Knitting in the round, ribbing, decreases
Guage: 27.0 to 28.0 sts = 4 inches
Sizes Available: Small (shoe size 7)
Materials: Partial skein of sock weight yarn, stitch marker, blunt-eye needle (for sewing in ends), US size 1 double-pointed-needles (or size needed to obtain guage)


Pattern:
Cast on 36 stitches (12 stitches on each needle). Join in round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker and begin k1 p1 rib. Work ribbing for ¾", then begin to work in st st (knit every round). Continue until piece measures 2 inches less than desired length.

Toe:
Adjust stitches so that 9 stitches are on needle 1, 18 stitches are on needle 2, and 9 stitches are on needle 3. Work toe as follows:

Round 1:Needle 1: Work to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.
Needle 2: K1, ssk, work to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.
Needle 3: K1, ssk, knit to end of needle.

Round 2:Knit

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until 12 stitches remain. Place stitches on 2 needles and graft together. Tie in loose ends and begin to keep your toes warm!