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The name “Suddenly Rose” emerged not because of the design, but because of naïveté. Though I prewashed the bolder of the two yarns used in the sample, the dreaded bleed happened anyway. Without a vinegar soak or color catcher during the wash before blocking, the cream contrast color became a muted rose, while the bold pink-red main color lost a bit of its vibrance. Sad and disappointed at first, acceptance eventually set in — I embraced the happy accident and the resulting tone-on-tone color palette.

Suddenly Rose is constructed bottom up, has a triangular shape by increasing along the left edge, and includes a 3-stitch i-cord border.

Materials
Yarn:
Light fingering or fingering weight yarn, contrasting colors
800–920 yds (730–840 m), approx. 200 g

Sample shown:
1 skein Sock by Montana Crochet in Heirloom (pink-red), 463 yds (100 g)
1 skein Bouncy Fingering by Sew Happy Jane in Beechwood
(orig. cream), 463 yds (100 g)

Suggested needles:
32” circular or longer
US 4 (3.75 mm), US 5 (4 mm)

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Recommended:
Blocking mats & pins

Gauge
25 sts x 52 rows = 4” (10 cm) in mosaic pattern, blocked

Gauge is not critical, but it 
will affect yardage, drape of garment, and final dimensions.

Fabric Structure
Combination of garter and stockinette stitch

Measurements
59” wingspan x 27” depth (150 cm x 69 cm)

Skills
Cable cast-on; i-cord edge, bind-off, and grafting; backward loop; knit and purl stitches; reading charts; slipping stitches

Pattern includes full written instructions, charts, and links to tutorials that highlight special techniques and helpful tips.

Errata/Amendments
02/04/2026

Update to Chart Key on p. 6:
Motif rep: Rep Rows 33-64 until desired size. Work full motif sts multiple times; work half motif sts once at edge.