Art Nouveau Rose Socks

About The Design: The inspiration for the Art Nouveau Rose Socks came from a motif in a book of circa 1900 corner and border designs, that were used by printers.

The rose motif accentuates the heel flap, making the socks ideal for wearing with clogs.

I used a diced pattern as the background for the heel motif, but you may just use a solid colored ground, like the olive, for a less cluttered look.

This heel motif may be knit in or duplicate stitched later, your choice. You may also leave the rose off the heel flap, as in the Winter Roses above.

Yarn: SandnesGarn Peer Gynt, 100% wool, 100 yds / 50 gr pull skeins: 2 skeins (MC),1 skein each (A) and (B)**MC options: #1012 natural or #3082 chocolateA options:** #4065 red or #4535 roseB options: #6063 dk. french blue or #8764 olive

Gauge: 24 sts & 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) over charted pattern with size 3 ndls, and 26 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in circular St st with size 2 ndls, or ndls to give gauges. To save time, take time to check gauges.