Joey has never had particularly green thumbs, although the older she gets, the more joy she receives from watching something bloom and grow. These minimalistic floral-themed socks feature tiny flowers protected by a dainty trellis, encompassing that feeling of starting anew.

UPDATE: This pattern was originally published in Laine Magazine, Issue 20. It is now available for purchase as a standalone pattern on Ravelry.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0.5–1” / 1.5–2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 6.5 (7.75, 9)“ / 16 (19.5, 22.5) cm.
Foot Length: 9 (9.75, 10.5)” / 22.5 (25, 26.5) cm (adjustable).
Leg Length: 5 (5.5, 6)” / 12.5 (13.5, 15) cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: Arwetta Classic by Filcolana (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon, 230 yds / 210 m – 50 g).
Main Colour (MC): 2 skeins of colourway 977 Marzipan Heather.
Stem Colour (SC): 1 skein of colourway 243 Basswood Green.
Flower Colour (FC): 1 skein of colourway 236 Red Clover.

Or approx. the following amounts of light fingering-weight yarn:
MC: 299 (347, 425) yds / 273 (317, 389) m.
SC: Scrap amounts.
FC: Scrap amounts.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Stroll by Knit Picks, Heritage by Cascade Yarns or BFL Sock by Myrtle Yarn.

Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs.

Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch marker, crochet hook (helpful but not necessary).

GAUGE
37 sts x 49 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 1 / 2.25 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

NOTES
These socks are worked from the toe up. The pattern is written for the Magic Loop method using long circular needles.