Petal Pusher Socks
February always has me thinking of hearts and flowers and all things lovey dovey. So, this month’s socks feature a stitch pattern that reminds me of rose petals and are knit in a colorway named for this month’s birthstone, amethyst.
Depending on if you knit them cuff-down or toe-up, your petals will either be falling down your legs (toe-up) or floating up from your toes (cuff-down). The pattern includes variations for both options and uses a short-row heel along with a standard wedge toe, but feel free to substitute your favorites as needed.
Since everyone at any age should be able to feel the love knit into a pair of handmade socks, the pattern is written for 4 sizes: Baby – Adult Large. It is a bit stretchy too so knit to the length you need.
Details
Sizes:
Baby (Child, Adult S, Adult L)
Finished Foot Length:
4 (7.5, 9, 10.5)"
[10 (19, 23, 26.5) cm]
Finished Circumference:
4.5 (6, 7.5, 9)”
[11.5 (15, 19, 23) cm]
Yarn:
fingering-weight
75 (184, 307, 426) yds
[68 (168, 281, 389) m]
Sample Used:
80/20 Merino/Nylon
360 yds / 100 g
In the Colorway: AmethystNeedles:
US 1 (2.25 mm) Double Points
or size and preferred needle type to obtain gauge
Notions:
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
32 sts x 48 rnds / 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette, blocked
Stitches Used:
- Bind Off
- Cast On
- German Short Row (knitwise & purlwise)
- Kitchener/Graft
- Knit
- K2tog
- Knot Stitch
- Make 1 Left
- Make 1 Right
- Purl
- Slip Purlwise
- Ssk
- Yarn Over