Garden Song

Inch by inch, row by row 
Gonna make this garden grow 
All it takes is a rake and a hoe 
And a piece of fertile ground. ” 
– Garden Song, by David Mallett

Garden Song is a lace sock that turns a single color of yarn into a flourishing feat of footwear! Beginning at the toe, these socks use lace increases and twisted rib ‘inch by inch’ to create thriving blossoms up the middle of the sock. Beaded rib is worked along the sides of the main lace panel, creating clean lines that lengthen the foot and leg. Gusset increases allow for a comfortable fit and the turned heel creates triangular lines along the back of the leg. Three different ribbing lengths allow you to create ‘inch by inch’ the finishing touch you need. For an enjoyable knit of radiating beauty, you’ll want to be singing your own Garden Song!

FINISHED SIZE 
Adult S (M, L, XL) 
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 9.25, 10.25)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8.25 (9.25, 10.25, 11.25)” / 21 (23.5, 26, 28.5) cm 
Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN 
Magpie Fibers SWANKY SOCK (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 378 yds / 115g) OR 380yds / 348m fingering weight sock yarn

Sample shown in ‘Soirée’

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

NOTIONS 
Tapestry needle 
4 stitch markers 
1 removable stitch marker

GAUGE 
In stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)