For previous readers of this blog, it should come as no suprise when I say that I’m a huge fan of Nancy Bush sock patterns.  A quick scan through my previous socks, and I’ve knit at least 7 pairs of socks from Nancy Bush patterns, mostly from her books Knitting Vintage Socks and Knitting on the Road.

While reviewing Nancy Bush designs on Ravelry the other day, I stumbled onto the Birch Leaves sock pattern that is buried in the book A Gathering of Lace.  I own this book, but had never really paid much attention to the pattern.  I decided that it looked nice and decided to make a pair.

I’m glad that I did, it’s a really nice leaf sock pattern with a small cable down each side.  I made very few changes to this sock other than knitting a longer leg than called for in the original pattern.  I’m really happy with they way they turned out.

Pattern: Birch Leaves
Designer: Nancy Bush
Source: A Gathering of Lace
Yarn: Pink Cottage Yarn Fingering Weight (450 yards/113 g)
Color: Gold
Needles: US0 (2.0mm)

Started: February 8, 2009
Completed: February 21, 2009