
Durable and Elegant: Setu Socks to Knit
Drawing on her love of Estonian culture and knitting, Nancy Bush designed a pair of geometric socks based on a historic stocking. The new version features expanded sizing and naturally durable yarn.

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Drawing on her love of Estonian culture and knitting, Nancy Bush designed a pair of geometric socks based on a historic stocking. The new version features expanded sizing and naturally durable yarn.

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