Prose Portal Socks
Featuring “portal” lace and the standard Jane Quartet smocked stitches, these fast-to-knit socks--inspired by Jasper Fforde's The Eyre Affair--are perfect for showing off speckled or richly toned yarn.
Jane Eyre, one of the renowned stories in literature, has inspired authors throughout the 20th and 21st centuries to create works that are the literary children of Jane. Beginning with the original tale, The Jane Quartet explores these literary offspring through yarn and simple stitches.
Yarn
You’ll need one (1) approx. 100 g skein of fingering weight yarn.
Sample shown in Craft Me Knot Yarn Co. 80% SW Merino/20% Nylon. 400 yd/100 g.
Colorway: Shark Fin Cove - July 2021, The Great Outdoors Mystery Club
Needles & Notions
US 1/2.25 mm - 32” Circular for magic loop or preferred sock needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sizes
1 (2, 3) to fit foot circumference of approximately 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”)
Sample shown in Size 2, knit on US 1. Socks have negative ease with plenty of stretch to ensure a snug fit while still pulling easily over the heel.
Gauge
US 1/2.25 mm - Approx. 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette.
Approximate Yardage
250 - 350 yds.
