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Indigo Tweed Simple Skyp Socks

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I loved the last pair of Simple Skyp socks I made out of tweed yarn so I decided to make myself a pair too.  This Indigo color is absolutely lovely, don’t you think?

tweed yarn socks

yarn details
Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Indigo Heather 
Fingering Weight 
65% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal 
Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low 
$5.49 per 50 g/231 yd skein

project details
pattern: “Simple Skyp Socks” by Adrienne Ku, free pattern, available to download on Ravelry
needles: size 2 wood dpns
gauge:  9 stiches x 11 rows in 1” of stockinette (that’s what I measured though it seems small to me for size 2 needles, so take it with a grain of salt)
yarn used: 291 yards (1.26 balls)
finished size: heel to toe: 8.75”; top of cuff to bottom of heel flap: 9.75”
duration: May 13 – August 25, 2019