soleil - pdf pattern

note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

according to the ancients, there were seven sacred luminaries, seven astrological spheres orbiting the skies, seven wandering bodies. soleil was associated with the gods sol, helios, and sól, as well as sunday in the weekly calendar. the alchemists associated it with the metal element of gold, as well as with the heart organ. in modern astrology, the sun rules leo.

needles: US 1 (2.25mm) dpns OR circular needles appropriate for preferred method, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: 438 yards (400 metres), 100g of fingering weight yarn

sample shown in olann’s natural bfl sock (100% bluefaced leicester, 219 yards [200 metres], 50g) x 2 skeins in gold

notions: 2 stitch markers, sock blockers (optional)

gauge: 36 stitches x 40 rounds = 4” (10cm), in stockinette, worked in the round, blocked

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