Court Jester Socks by Jacquline Rivera

Court Jester Socks

Knitting
September 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, knit in the round and blocked
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
234 - 375 yards (214 - 343 m)
Size 1(2, 3, 4) has a 7(8, 9, 10) inch foot circumference.
English
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Step into audacity with the Court Jester Socks and thumb your nose at the patriarchy. The court jester, with their brazen subversiveness, had a unique role throughout history. While their antics and attire may have seemed frivolous at first glance, much like these socks, jesters were there to mock the king and keep royalty grounded. By knitting and wearing these socks, you’re not just making a fashion statement, you’re channeling the spirit of resistance and playful rebellion that court jesters epitomized. These are more than just socks; they are a small act of defiance. Wear them with pride and smirk, knowing you are part of a long tradition of poking fun at power.

These socks are worked in the round from the frilly cuff down and feature a classic short row heel. Eyelet Mock Cables are worked around the leg and are carried down the top of the foot.

Sizing
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) has a finished foot circumference, unstretched, of 7 (8, 9, 10)” / 17.75 (20.25, 22.75, 25.5) cm.

Leg Length from Cuff to Start of Heel: Adjustable

Foot Length: Adjustable

Adult Model is wearing a Size 3 and has a foot circumference of 9.5” / 24 cm and wears a women’s US 11 / Euro 44 shoe.

Child Model is wearing a Size 1 and has a foot circumference of 7” / 17.75 cm and wears a Youth US 13 / Euro 31 shoe.

Yarn
Sample Size 3 is shown on Lattes & Llamas Vacation Yarn (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds / 423 m – 100 g).
* 1 hank of Rainbow Fist Punch

Sample Size 1 is shown on Flying Goat Farm Sparkly Sock (92% Superwash Merino, 8% Lurex; 400 yds / 365 m – 113 g).
* 1 hank of Stormy Sunset

Or a comparable fingering weight yarn, using approximately 250 (278, 306, 338, 375) yds / 229 (254, 280, 309, 342) m - 54 (60, 66, 73, 81) grams

Yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations, or modifications.

Needles
US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 40” / 100 cm circular needles to work in magic loop.

Alternatively, you can use DPNs or two circulars in lieu of using long circulars to work in magic loop.

Gauge
32 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette St, knit in the round and blocked.

Techniques Used
Knit
Purl
Ssk
K2Tog
YO
PSSO
Short Rows - W&T