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

the empress is heavily associated with venus, with both being symbols of femininity, nurturing energy, creativity, abundance, and nature. when pulled reverse, its shadow self is associated with creative blocks and depending too much on others. it is a card full of fertile potential, and is balanced by its counterpart, the emperor.

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

yarn: 440 yards (400 metres), 100g of fingering weight yarn 
sample shown in sunflower knit’s hill & down sock (70% north country cheviot/25% canadian arcott/5% black welsh mountain x charollais, 440 yards (400 metres), 100g) x 1 skein in foraged tansy

notions: 2 stitch markers, sock blockers (optional)

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

TRY THIS YARN: hill & down sock