Love Bugs - Truly Myrtle - PRINTED PATTERN

Love Bugs is a celebration of long-term love – the kind that’s warm, worn-in, and still going
strong. These toe-up socks are a nod to happy marriages, deep connections, and the joy of
true love. One pair for Mrs Myrtle and one for Mr Myrtle, they’re perfectly matched in spirit but worked in different colours to reflect their individual charm.

A mirrored cable panel runs up the front of each sock, centred around a single purl stitch like
a quiet thread holding everything together. On either side, graceful cables lean gently inward
– two companions in step – with delicate ladders keeping quiet rhythm alongside. The rest
of the sock features a tidy 3×1 rib for stretch and comfort. Charts are included, and while not
difficult, the pattern is best suited to confident sock knitters or newer knitters ready for a small, satisfying challenge.

Whether you’re knitting for a partner, a friend, or someone close to your heart, Love Bugs is a pattern full of affection and charm. Slip them on and feel the love.

Description

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg circumference (unstretched) 6.25 (7, 8, 9)”/16 (18, 20.5, 23) cm.
Leg height (from top of heel flap) approx. 5.5 (6, 7, 7.5)”/14 (15.5, 18, 19 cm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Sizes US 0/2 mm and US 1/2.25 mm sock needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
4 stitch markers, wool needle.

YARN

1 skein of Bombed Yarns Sock 4ply (60% Superwash Merino, 20% superfine Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 438 yds/400 m per 100g) in “Mr Myrtle” (blue); or, 1 skein of Bombed Yarns Sock 4ply (60% Superwash Merino, 20% superfine Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 438 yds/400 m per 100g) in “Mrs Myrtle” (teal);

If substituting yarn, approx. 438 yds/400 m of sock/fingering/4ply yarn.

GAUGE
35 sts and 55 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch & cable pattern (gently stretched), in the round with US 1/2.25 mm needles, after blocking.

SKILL LEVEL
3 balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)