Saturday, October 24, 2009

Gypsum Leyburn's

I've finished my second pair of Leyburn socks. They're pink and purple and really pretty.


I'll definitely be knitting more of this pattern. I think I'll take a break for my next pair, but this pattern will for sure be in heavy rotation around here. It's jut so simple yet so perfect. A new favorite. I find the resulting socks super comfortable, which is key, some socks end up looking beautiful, but not fitting as well. This sock fits me exactly how I like. The pattern is supposed to be knit toe up with a short row heel, but I like knitting top down (only because I've never knit toe up) and I prefer a heel gusset, so that's how I made mine.

And just because it's nice to look at, I leave you with a photo of some recently dyed Tussah silk roving. So lustrous, so lovely!


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2 comments:

  1. Your socks are beautiful! And you know, once you try toe-up, you may actually like it...

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  2. Thanks Deirdre! I do plan on trying tow-up socks at some point, right now I'm just pretty comfortable in my little ways. I'll have to branch out soon!

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