During October, this pattern will be sold for $3, and $1.50 from each pattern sold will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. That’s 50% of pattern sales! The NBCF is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women by providing access to free mammograms, education about breast cancer, and support services. NBCF provides funding for mammograms and diagnostic services for uninsured and underinsured women, and patient navigation services to help women navigate the healthcare system. In addition to its screening and education programs, NBCF also supports breast cancer research through its research grant program.

DESCRIPTION: October is the month for knitting pink projects to raise awareness for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. PinkTOEber is when we knit pink socks for this important cause. This top-down design features a feminine colorwork band of butterflies and awareness ribbons on the leg, and another cute little touch of colorwork before the rounded toe. This charted design is written for four widths, so there’s a perfect size for anyone who would like to spread the pink word!

This design started out as a personal project for an October Pink Knitting Challenge. Once I got the first leg done, I thought it was so cute that it needed to be published - and quickly so that it could generate some fundraising cash. Kudos to Test Knitter Extraordinaire MargiBorck for jumping in to test the pattern in record time!

The pictured socks are shown in size Medium and are being worn by an adult female.

VIDEO TUTORIALS: Live links to instructional videos have been included in the pattern to help with techniques that may be new to you. You can also find the video tutorials by Clicking Here.

SIZING: Four widths shown as: Narrow (Medium, Wide, X-Wide)

• Narrow Width: 6 - 7.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
• Medium Width: 7.5 - 8.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
• Wide Width: 8.5 - 9.5 inch circumference at ball of foot
• X-Wide Width: 9.5 - 11 inch circumference at ball of foot
• Foot length is determined by knitter.

LEG HEIGHT: Approximately 3.5 inches from the top of the heel gusset to the top of the ribbing.

YARN REQUIREMENTS: Two colors of fingering weight yarn needed. The sample used Knit Picks Stroll in the following colors:

MC: Dogwood Heather (light pink): Approximately 50 (55, 60, 65) g; 230 (250, 275, 300) yards
CC: Pucker (medium bright pink): Approximately 12 (14, 15, 16) g; 55 (60, 70, 75) yards

GAUGE: 36 sts = 4” in Colorwork Stockinette Stitch

NEEDLES: US Size 1, or as needed for gauge, in your circular
method of choice.

ACCESSORIES NEEDED: Standard knitting tools, stitch markers, and a darning needle to weave in ends.