Yarn: Vintage Coats & Clarks Red Heart Super Fine Fingering 3 Ply
Wraps Per Inch: 14 wpi
Needles: Bryspun Size 6US(4 mm)
Gauge: 29 stitches and 36 rows to 4″/10 cm over St st
Pattern: Faun’s Eyes
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 12 sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 253
Notes: Rows 6, 7, and 8 end with fewer stitches than a regular multiple — if you come up short at the end of a row, check the pattern description. Walker notes that this design was contributed by Hildegard M. Elsner of Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Knit by: Patty
Before blocking you can see what looks like a ‘snout’. . . .
. . . . and this is what blocking does — it takes some stretching and smoothing but it’s worth it . . .
The Walker Treasury Project 
February 28, 2007 at 2:57 AM
Probably one of my favorites so far!
February 28, 2007 at 4:08 AM
That’s really neat. The big holes do sort of look like eyes. I wonder where the name comes from.
February 28, 2007 at 4:48 AM
it looks amazing. i’m with nicole–one of my favorites so far too!
February 28, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Your swatch makes me want to knit this pattern ASAP.
February 28, 2007 at 3:39 PM
Another thought–the more I look at this stitch pattern, the more I think it would be perfect for socks.
February 28, 2007 at 6:20 PM
Beautiful pattern! The blocking comparison is really impressive. You are so accomplished. ;-)
(I can say this………..because I live in awe of Patty – and anyone willing to delve into the precision and beauty of knitting this deeply. This, coming from a friend who only knits because weaving is not portable…..)
Kudos to all contributors!
March 1, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Bluepeninsula – I’m making socks with that pattern. It is great.
March 1, 2007 at 7:11 PM
Patty! You’ve obviously fueled the fancy sock fires! It’s gorgeous. Thanks.
April 1, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Very nice, Patty! Will you submit this one?
May 8, 2007 at 3:53 AM
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