Vintage Leatherbound Book - 80/20 Hemlock Sock

The air in the library was thick with the comforting scent of aged paper and varnished wood. Dust motes danced lazily in the golden shafts of sunlight filtering through the arched windows. I wandered deeper into the stacks, where the shelves loomed taller and the lighting dimmed.

As I ran my fingers lightly across the spines of books, one in particular caught my attention. It was tucked at an odd angle, slightly recessed, as though it had been purposely hidden. The leather binding was cracked and worn, the color of dark, oiled mahogany. Intricate tooling adorned its edges, a pattern of intertwining vines and unfamiliar symbols that seemed to shimmer faintly as I tilted the book under the light.

The leather was cool and supple in my hands, despite its age, and the faint scent of cedar and smoke lingered as I opened it. The pages were thick, almost velvety, with text penned in dark ink that seemed to pulse faintly with a life of its own. Marginalia scrawled in a hurried hand hinted at secrets yet to be discovered..

Holding the book felt like holding a secret. Whatever stories it contained, they were waiting—no, daring—to be uncovered.

This colorway is a warm neutral base with layers of rich plum and darkest green, evoking thoughts of rich vintage leather, faded ink and velvety pages. 

80/20 Hemlock Sock:
80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon
2-ply Fingering Weight
400yds/100g
Hemlock Sock 80/20 presents a blend of nylon for reinforced durability. Its twisty and fluffy texture lends itself beautifully to crafting the coziest socks, shawls, sweaters, hats, and mitts. Additionally, it's available in convenient 50g+20g sets, known as Bitsy Sock Sets.