I was inspired by a Komi design that I saw in Komi Patterned Knitting by Galina Nikolaevna Klimova. When I knitted up the design in these autumnal colors of Harrisville Designs, the pattern reminded me of the grasses at the edge of my favorite beach, their dry seed pods above the snow, their hint of green underneath.

I was inspired by a Komi design that I saw in Komi Patterned Knitting by Galina Nikolaevna Klimova.

I was writing patterns for a workshop when it occurred to me that the knitters with less experience with stranded color work might need a practice piece.

I used what I had in the car (needed these on a road trip), but I think any sock weight or fingering weight yarn would work. Mine was 2 ply shetland, which is a little itchy, but nice and toasty.

This was the pattern for Round 5 of Sock Madness 2 (2008). Enjoy!