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.

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.