Hairy Coo Highland Cow by Sarah Louise Jackson

Hairy Coo Highland Cow

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
US 1 - 2.25 mm
153 - 328 yards (140 - 300 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL
English
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Meet the Hairy Coo Socks — a cozy, highland-inspired knitting pattern featuring adorable repeating Highland cow motifs! Perfect for lovers of Scotland, farm animals, and quirky colourwork socks, this design combines charm and comfort in every stitch.

Knit top-down using Drops Nord on 2.25mm needles, the Hairy Coo Socks are soft, warm, and full of personality. The stranded colourwork motif showcases a line of fluffy Highland coos wrapping around the leg and toe — a fun knit that’s sure to bring a smile to your face (and your feet!).

Whether you’re knitting them as a treat for yourself or as a handmade gift for a fellow animal lover, these socks are the perfect small project to brighten up your wardrobe.

Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn: Drops Nord (4 ply)
Needles: 2.25mm circular needles (magic loop)
Gauge: 36 stitches x 38 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette
Construction: Top-down with a German short row heel
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (with adjustable foot length)

This pattern includes clear charted instructions and is perfect for anyone wanting to add a touch of Scottish charm to their handmade sock collection.