In late February, or early March, the mimosa trees start to bloom. The branches are filled with the tiny, bright yellow flowers that immediately call many types of insects around them. The buzzing and bustle around the trees is a clear sign of spring. In those days, the sky is mostly clear and the contrast between the blue sky and the yellow flowers almost hurts the eye.

These fingering weight socks are knit cuff down with a heel flap, using the Magic Loop method. A slip stitch pattern creates the Mimosa flower pattern and only one color is used per round. A contrasting color is used for the heel and toe. Gusset decreases are hidden in the sole.

Finished measurements
S (M, L) XL
Finished foot / leg circumference 19 (21.5, 24) 26.5 cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9.5) 10.5”
Leg / foot length adjustable. The socks are intended to be worn with 0 – 2 cm / 0 – 0.75” negative ease.

Yarn requirements
Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80 % Merino wool, 20 % nylon, 210 m / 50 g).
MC: 1 skein or 101 (133, 157) 192 m / 110 (146, 172) 210 yds of fingering weight yarn.
CC: 1 skein or 80 (106, 124) 152 m / 88 (116, 136) 166 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in colors Hawaiian sea, 224 (MC) and Daffodil, 200 (CC).
Please note that any changes made to the leg or foot length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
32 sts x 48 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 2 mm
(US 0) needles in stockinette st after blocking.

Needles
2 mm (US 0) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
1 removable marker, 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Optional: sock blocker(s).

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

The pattern is clear and detailed, only one color per round is used. One of my testers made her first ever socks with this pattern and she’s very pleased with the result.

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