Court Jester Socks

The idea for these socks sprouted at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival when Mabel the Merciless picked out a sparkly skein of sock yarn from Flying Goat Farms. She wanted something frilly and I couldn’t help but comply. (Pictured below!) I enjoyed making them so much, I knitted them again for my baby sister Alena with our Rainbow Fist Punch colorway on Vacation.

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.

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About the Socks

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

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.

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.

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.

Happy Knitting, ya’ll!

~ Jac

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