I'm a creature of habit. Whether you've been reading my blog for 8 weeks or 8 years, you likely know that my go-to color is green, and my go-to sock pattern is Embossed Leaves. I own three versions of this pattern. I own the Interweave Knits magazine it came from (years ago), the Favorite Socks book that Interweave Press put out later that includes the pattern (OK, I own two copies of that book), and then a few months ago I couldn't find any of these and purchased the single pattern from the designer on Ravelry. There are somethings I just don't want to go without, and a copy of Embossed Leaves is one of them.
So, of course, when we all decided we wanted to knit Patina together, I cast on in Hanging Gardens in the Embossed Leaves Sock.
Hi! This is me, Allison, posing with our striped yarn.
I'm really proud of our Patina sock yarn. The yarn is perfect for socks because not only is it superwash merino and nylon, but there's a bit of tencel too, which gives it a dressy look. The way the yarn is plied into a thin, tight strand makes it perfect for socks that you want to hold up to machine washing (and even machine drying if you need to, but I just don't). As you can tell from Rachael and Heather's projects, the yarn is also wonderful for larger projects. The tencel lends a slight sheen that's usually reserved for silks, but without the silk price.
Want to knit the Embossed Leaves socks yourself? Tell me in the commend below what color of Patina you think would look fab in these socks, and I'll randomly choose two commenters to win the color of their choice. Comments will close on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5pm.
Atlantis would be stunning. Or maybe Easter Island.
Posted by: Marian | November 09, 2013 at 06:30 AM
atlantis!!! for sure!!!!
Posted by: debby | November 09, 2013 at 07:36 AM
I'm looking out my window at the beautiful Fall foliage , Dorado would be perfect!
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 09, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Atlantis, for sure! Embossed leaves floating on the ocean...
Posted by: Jan Brick | November 09, 2013 at 09:25 AM
El Dorado, because today is an orange day.
Posted by: Cathy B. | November 09, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Love. Love. Love. Atlantis!
Posted by: Diana | November 09, 2013 at 01:55 PM
Easter Island is my color
Posted by: Jackie Gordon | November 09, 2013 at 02:08 PM
I think I would knit them in easter island!!!
Posted by: Jean Y | November 09, 2013 at 03:02 PM
I like Easter island how pretty.
Posted by: Gale Longley | November 09, 2013 at 05:13 PM
I would choose Taj Mahal for the Embossed Leaves Socks.
Posted by: Sarah | November 09, 2013 at 05:32 PM
I'd love to have these socks in St Basils red! Thanks for the contest.
Posted by: Jan | November 09, 2013 at 05:34 PM
They are all awesome. Easter Island is my choice but my husband likes Angkor Wat.
Posted by: Cindy Butler | November 09, 2013 at 06:48 PM
I think the Easter Island colorway would make a fabulous pair of Embossed Leaves :) Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Lisa Barrett | November 09, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Atlantis would be stunning in the Embossed Leaves pattern.
Posted by: Anita | November 09, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Atlantis is beckoning to me....
Posted by: Geraldine Scott | November 10, 2013 at 12:03 AM
The choice is simple. When my 29 year old son was a baby, I called him my little Machu Picchu. For no other reason than I liked saying it!! thanks for the give away.
Posted by: Linda Bee | November 10, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Ooooh Atlantis Yum!
Posted by: Debbie Kimball | November 10, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Atlantis, absolutely. It's a pattern that really lends itself to vibrant colors.
Posted by: Caitlin A | November 10, 2013 at 06:51 AM
I'm a big fan of embossed leaves too. I love Machu Picchu!!!
Posted by: Judy | November 10, 2013 at 04:24 PM
I think I would choose Easter Island - subtle, but very unique! I have knit Embossed Leaves socks and love them!
Posted by: Juli | November 10, 2013 at 04:49 PM
The Hanging Gardens looks like a perfect color for the socks! Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | November 10, 2013 at 06:46 PM
I just love Hanging Gardens, and they really make the socks rock
Posted by: Sam | November 10, 2013 at 10:02 PM
I would knit Embossed Leaves socks for my grand daughter in Hanging Garden since green is her favorite color. Thanks for the opportunity to win your lovely Patina yarn.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | November 10, 2013 at 10:21 PM
I would LOVE to knit this pattern in Rose Window!
Posted by: Candi | November 11, 2013 at 07:28 AM
I LOVE the Embossed Leaves Pattern! I purchased a Favorite Socks book at a library sale a few years ago and of course, that pattern was ripped out! I need some socks in either Antelope Canyon or Hanging Garden - both are colors I don't have for socks right now. Thank you!
Posted by: Amy G | November 11, 2013 at 08:09 AM
El dorado!
Posted by: Sharon Hansen | November 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Love love love the green. Have to go with hanging gardens.
Posted by: Beth Boger | November 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM
I'd choose Hanging Garden, too. I love green with leaves. Nature got it right.
Posted by: Bonnie | November 11, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Hillier, definitely. My sock drawer is lacking any socks in the "reds" category.
Posted by: Vickie | November 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM
I's probably go with St. Basil's (or maybe Taj Mahal) - it definitely has me thinking autumn leaves.
Posted by: ikkinlala | November 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM
I would love the embossed leaves done in the hanging garden green. Green is my favorite color and that one is especially pretty.
Posted by: karen boehlert | November 11, 2013 at 01:45 PM
I've said Rose Window every time, so now I'm going to change things up.
Easter Island. :)
Posted by: Kristi | November 11, 2013 at 02:53 PM
Antelope Canyon would make a great pair of Embossed Leaves socks!
Posted by: Linda | November 11, 2013 at 04:55 PM
All of the colors would work, but I'll go with Rose Window this time.
Posted by: Essjay | November 11, 2013 at 08:15 PM
Your socks in Hanging Gardens are beautiful.... love the intense colorway.... but I think I'de choose Machu Piccu hoping the Embossed Leaves pattern might stand out a bit more? Second choice would be Atlantis because I love the clear strength of that color. I've done one pr of Embossed Leaves socks in the past... for my gift pile.... not me. This pr would be MINE!!! Truthfully ALL the colors would work beautifully......
Posted by: AndreaW | November 12, 2013 at 03:13 AM
Easter island is a mysterious color way. There could be a lengthy discussion about what color it is!
Posted by: Barbara | November 12, 2013 at 03:41 AM
This pattern has been on my to do list for quite some time! It would look fabulous in Dorado.
Posted by: Bev | November 12, 2013 at 12:49 PM
I think you nailed it with Hanging Garden! Green is my go to color as well (with purple being a close second).
Posted by: julie | November 12, 2013 at 01:10 PM
I love Atlantis. Visiting there would be fun.
Posted by: Alexandra | November 13, 2013 at 02:59 PM