Flowerstone Socks

................................................................. Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club Pattern No.1 ................................................................. FLOWERSTONE SOCKS This first instalment in the [Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club](/patterns/sources/simply-stranded-summer-sock-club) is an ode to those tiny magical
 blossoms that appear in the crevices of stone walls all over Ireland, in the early weeks of Summer. 
 Delicate yet hardy, simple yet beautiful, they inhale the morning dew and exhale whispered hints
 of Summer’s luscious exuberance. Following an easy 4-stitch chart repeat, you can knit these socks in two colours for a more abstract 
motif, or in three colours for a surprisingly realistic representation of the blossoms. A lovely, meditative project to ease you into the practice of all-over stranded colourwork. ................................................................. Like all patterns in the Simply Stranded Summer Sock Club, the Flowerstone Socks feature the following: . instructions for knitting the socks cuff down and toe-up . options for two types of heel construction: peasant heel and short row heel . colourwork charts based on a simple 4-stitch repeat that is top-down reversible, and can be worked either for the entire sock or just for the leg . an extensive appendix with adjustment and modification options . a short narrative about the inspiration behind the pattern ................................................................. MATERIALS & INFORMATION Gauge 36 sts x 42 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” in stranded colourwork
 Needles
 circular needles suitable for Magic Loop (or short circulars, or double-pointed needles) 
2.5mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge Yarn suitable for fingering-weight sock yarn (400-420m/ 425-450y per 100g/ 3.5oz)

 Yarn Quantities Required up to 50g of each C1 &C2
 optional: up to 15g of C3
 If using a heavier sock yarn (fewer m/y per 100g), additional quantities will be needed Notions
 measuring tape, tapestry needle; optional: sock blockers

 Special Techniques 
stranded colourwork, Kitchener’s stitch, 
optional: Magic Loop; 
 for toe-up version only: Judy’s Magic Cast-On 


 Construction cuff-down or toe up with peasant heel or short row heel ............................................................ [SIMPLY STRANDED SUMMER SOCK CLUB](/patterns/sources/simply-stranded-summer-sock-club) PUBLICATION SCHEDULE Pattern No.1: Friday 16th May Pattern No.2: Friday 20th June Pattern No.3: Friday 18th July Pattern No.4: Friday 15th August Pattern No.5: Friday 5th September The name and theme of each pattern is announced upon publication! ............................................................ SAMPLE INFO. Samples shown were knitted with the following yarns:

 Pastel Green Sample: C1: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply Hydrangea 
 C2: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply Blackcurrant Bomb 
 C3: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply Sunflower

 Dark Green Sample: C1: Opal 4-Ply Uni Colour Olive Green (5184) 
C2: Rico Superba 4-Ply Light Blue (008)
 C3: Rico Superba 4-Ply Yellow (002)

 Lilac Sample: C1: Cygnet Truly Wool Rich 4ply Lilac (214)
 C2: Drops Fabel Red (106)