These knitting projects create a secret code for those you love – an XOXO pattern symbolizing hugs and kisses. Great for babies, weddings, Valentine’s Day, and any time you want to show you care. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/23/23
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Free Patterns
Hygge Blanket or Shawl
Hugs and kisses XOXO cables form three columns on this small blanket, that I think the right size for a lap blanket or shawl for someone you love, perhaps a prayer shawl. Size approx 33 ½ x 59 inches. Aran weight yarn. Hygge Blanket with Cables, S9304 designed by Schachenmayr Design Team
Hugs and Kisses Hat
Hat with a XOXO hugs and kisses cable design - perfect for the babies, children, and adults you love. Sizes Hat Circumference: 15 to 21in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich
Besotted Scarf
Scarf with a XOXO hugs and kisses cable design. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Adrian Bizilia of Hello Yarn who says this is a great beginner cable pattern. Pictured project by Monica-K
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Mia Baby Onesie
This baby onesie features hugs and kisses XOXO cables to show your love for the little one. Sizes 0-3(3-6, 6-9,9-12, 12-18) months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rowan Design Studio.
Lover's Knot Afghan
Cable throw with alternating sections of a celtic knot cables and xoxo cables. Size 48" x 60". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Hugs and Kisses Mittens
Mittens with an XOXO cable pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sakura Knit.
Hugs & Kisses Scarf
This scarf features XOXO cables framed by eyelet lace. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Susan Pandorf. Pictured project by Princess2842
Hugs and Kisses On the Go Cup Cozy
This cup cozy pattern combines an XOXO cable and a right and a left four stitch cable. This pattern would also make a lovely head band. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heidi Sharp Designs
XOXO Beanie
Hat with hugs and kisses cable design. Sport weight yarn. 2 sizes. Designed by Gretchen Tracy
More Free Patterns
Hugs and Kisses Socks
These Love and Liquor socks are named for XOXO cable design (“Love”) and the chartreuse color (“Liquor”). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by General Hogbuffer
XOXO Headband
Headband with hugs and kisses cable design. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy O’Neill Houck. Pictured project by Lnand
Love Me Forever Mitts
Fingerless wristwarmer with a XOXO hugs and kisses cable design. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gecika Knits.
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Hugs and Kisses Hat
Heather Lodinsky designed this beanie for Crafty Yarn Council with a cable detail of XOXO.
Sweet Reflections Shrug/ Hugs and Kisses Bolero
X and O cables embellish the long sleeves of this shrug. Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (baby sizes no longer available). Designed by Rachel Dickman
Child’s Cable Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater with shawl collar and center cable panel with XOXO pattern. Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Woeger
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XOXO Coffee Sleeve
Laura’s design features a cable pattern of XOXO so you can serve your coffee with hugs and kisses.
Hugs and Kisses Aran Cardigan
This cardigan features xo (hugs and kisses) cable patterns on the sleeves and sides and a twining cable pattern in front. Red Heart calls this Waiting for Santa Cardigan, but I think that’s too limiting for this cute sweater. Sizes from 2-10 years.
Hugs and Kisses Baby Pants
Juju is a pair of seamless cabled trousers for babies and toddler with a XOXO hugs and kisses cable design. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kendra Nitta for Knitty, Sizes 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo. Pictured projects by jjongsma and jodilorrie
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Hugs and Kisses Dishcloth
Designed by Rachel van Schie, here’s another motif that could be used on many other knitting projects.
Hugs and Kisses Baby Blanket
Easy Baby Blanket by Jennifer Coleman features XOXO blocks formed with eyelets. Pictured project by knitlynn
Patterns for Purchase
Raglan Aran Pullover
No longer free. Long-sleeved sweater with Celtic style cables framed with cable XOXOs. Neckline options include crew neck, v neck and collar with buttons. Adult and child sizes from 61/66cm (24/26″) to 112/117cm (44/46″) chest. Sweaters in Hayfield Bonus Aran - 9219 designed by Sirdar
Mistale Sweater and Cowl
Matching cropped pullover and cowl with hugs and kisses XOXO cable pattern. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Intermezzi Shawl
Oversized blanket shawl with a Hugs and Kisses Xs and Os cabled motif running along one side. Buttons along the top edge allow this to be worn as a poncho, a cape, or a wrap - whatever suits your style. The pattern includes both charted and written instructions for the cable motif. DK weight yarn. Designed by Leah Prestamo.
Bariloche Sky Hat
NO LONGER FREE! Beanie knit with an XOXO hugs and kisses cable section. Instructions for this hat are both written and charted. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Andrea Petrone.
Hugs and Kisses Hat, Scarf, and Mittens Pattern or Kit
This pattern set Hayfield 8171 features XOXO in cables. Scarf, Hat and Mittens in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed
Reversible Hugs and Kisses Cable Blanket
Both sides of this blanket are covered with long lines of XOXO in cables. Designed by Heaventoseven
Olga Poncho
Pullover poncho with sleeves and hugs and kisses cables. Options for turtle neck or buttoned open turtle neck. Knitted with Bulky yarn in one piece. Sizes: Sm (Petite), Med, Lg (Tall). Designed by Olga Lambert
Hugs & Cables Wrap
This luxurious piece contains generous built-in pockets and a collar, knit in moss stitch and cables with DK yarn in one seamless piece.
XOXO Cushion Cover
Pillow with hugs and kisses cables flanked by ‘wave of honey’ cables. Size: To fit 40cm (16″) cushion insert.. Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Rebecca’s Room
XOXO Cable Chunky Boot Cuff
Quick boot toppers use just 100 yards of bulky yarn and feature cables in hug and kisses symbols. 2 sizes. Designed by Kirsten Apgar