“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.”
- The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The wonder of watching flowers bud and blossom every spring is a miracle that transforms the dark, cold days of winter into a bright and beautiful new season. These toe-up socks create tiny blossoms out of sock yarn, using increases and decreases to form a charmingly patterned pair. Surrounded by lace latticework, the stitches are intutitive, easier than they look, and create a gentle rhythm while knitting. Just as the gardens outside begin to come alive after a long winter, your yarn will be transformed into something truly magnificent.

FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 17.5 (20.5, 22.5, 25) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN
Miss Babs TARTE (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yards / 122 grams); 1 skein or 400 yards fingering weight sock yarn

Sample shown in ‘Light Clematis’

NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS
4-7 stitch markers
1 removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Lace Pattern: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)

Tech editing by Cathy Susko.

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