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Twisting Tweed with Anne’s Socks | Farm & Fiber Knits

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Twisting Tweed with Anne’s Socks

A simple eyelet spiral is just enough detail to set off the organic sprinkle of nepps in this tweedy yarn.

Anne MerrowMarch 27, 20241 min read

Brown tweed socks
Anne’s Socks by Shannon Lynn Brown

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