Inspired by Monet! The Artists Garden socks are a scrappy / stash busting cozy sock! Perfect for mini skeins or to use up leftover bits, these socks can be knit as either a DK or Heavy Worsted/ Aran weight depending on the number of strands you choose to hold together. Finish off as either the Toe-less Footwarmer style or as the Closed Toe style – whichever makes your heart happy!

The Artists Garden socks are knit cuff-down with a gusset heel.

My sample of the 3 strand marled version is shown in the toe-less sandal sock style. My sample of the 2 strand marl version is shown in the closed toe style.

Sizing 1 (2, 3, 4)

Adult xs – xl (3 Strand Marl)
Heavy Worsted / Aran weight
8.25 (9.25, 10, 11)” / 21 (23, 25, 28) cm circumference at ankle / 7.5 (8, 9, 9.5)” / 19 (20, 22, 23) cm foot circumference.

Adult xs – xl (2 Strand Marl)
DK weight
7.25 (8, 8.75, 9.5)” / 21 (23, 25, 28) cm circumference at ankle / 7 (7.5, 8, 9)” / 18 (19, 20, 23) cm foot circumference.

Fit Information
The 3 strand marl will create a heavy worsted / Aran weight sock, and is a bit more of a relaxed fit.
The 2 strand marl will create a DK weight sock and is a more snug fit.

Styles
A. Toe-less Footwarmers
B. Closed Toe

Suggested Needles & Notions
US 4 / 3.5 mm needle or size needed for gauge (cuff)
US 5 / 3.75 mm needle or size needed for gauge
US 6 / 4 mm needle or size needed for gauge
- DPNS or circulars in all sizes listed, per your
preference for small circumference knitting.

• Spare circular or waste yarn to hold stitches
• BOR m + 2 additional stitch markers

Gauge Information
Stockinette Stitch (3 strand marl)
19 sts / 28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch worked in the round on size US 5 / 3.5 mm

Stockinette Stitch (2 strand marl)
22 sts / 30 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch worked in the round on size US 6 / 4 mm

Yarn Information
Note: Yarn totals are listed in fingering / sock weight and reflect quantities required for a total of 8 different colorways. You may use more or less colors per your preference.

Suggested Yarn Amounts: (3 Strand Marl)
Main Colors (MC) yards / meters
(MC 1) 120 (130, 140, 150) / 110 (119, 128, 137)
(MC 2) 120 (130, 140, 150) / 110 (119, 128, 137)

Contrast Colors (CC) yards / meters
(CC 1) 92 (98, 108, 120) / 84 (90, 99, 110)
(CC 2) 68 (72, 80, 88) / 62 (66, 73, 80)
(CC 3) 102 (108, 120, 132) / 93 (99, 110, 121)
(CC 4) 58 (62, 70, 78) / 53 (57, 64, 72)
(CC 5) 80 (85, 95, 105) / 73 (78, 87, 96)
(CC 6) 58 (62, 70, 78) / 53 (57, 64, 71)

Totals include amounts needed for Style B: “Closed Toe”.
If you are knitting the 3-strand Style: A “Toe-less Footwarmers” you can deduct approx. 25 yards / 23 m from MC 1, CC 5 & CC 6 amounts.

Suggested Yarn Amounts: (2 Strand Marl)
Main Colors (MC) yards / meters
(MC 1) 112 (124, 135, 146) / 102 (113, 123, 133)
(MC 2) 112 (124, 135, 146) / 102 (113, 123, 133)

Contrast Colors (CC) yards / meters
(CC 1) 56 (63, 68, 74) / 52 (58, 62, 67)
(CC 2) 25 (28, 30, 32) / 23 (26, 27, 30)
(CC 3) 62 (69, 75, 81) / 57 (63, 69, 74)
(CC 4) 48 (54, 58, 63) / 44 (49, 53, 57)
(CC 5) 33 (37, 40, 43) / 30 (34, 37, 39)
(CC 6) 33 (37, 40, 43) / 30 (34, 37, 39)

Totals include amounts needed for Style B: “Closed Toe”.
If you are knitting the 2-strand Style: A “Toe-Less Footwarmers” you can deduct all of CC6.

Pattern Errata: Updated pattern PDF (July 1, 2020) correction to a “Foot Shaping” stitch decrease error pertaining to the 2 strand marl version & removal of a copy/paste stitch count error that didn’t belong.