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.

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Notes
Pattern includes links to relevant tutorials. Tutorials are also posted to the the YumiYarns Tutorials page.

The needle size listed is the needle size I regularly use, but I am a very loose knitter so you may need to go up 1-2 needle sizes to get a fabric that you like. Most knitters do well with US size 2 (2.75 mm) & if you are a tight or newer knitter you may want to try a US size 3 (3.25 mm). If you know your standard needle size for sock knitting, use that instead of what I have listed (the size that gives you gauge).

Make sure that your beginning of round marker is different from your other markers so you can tell the difference. Locking markers are recommended .

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:
MJ Yarns Tough Ram
80/20 Merino/Nylon
360 yds / 100 g
In the Colorway: Amethyst

Needles:
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

• Kitchener/Graft

• Knit

• K2tog

• Knot Stitch

• Make 1 Left

• Make 1 Right

• Purl

• Slip Purlwise

• Ssk

• Yarn Over