Product Description
These socks were inspired by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Laura wrote about her childhood, growing up on the prairies of Kansas. As I was knitting these socks, the stitch pattern reminded me of the wheat fields that Pa Ingalls farmed.
I would like to imagine that this is the kind of pattern that Ma would have knitted for her family.
I set out with the intention of creating a pattern that was relaxing to knit whilst still being engaging, exciting and addictive !
The pattern includes 4 video tutorials to demonstrate the texture pattern, heel turn, gusset pick up and Kitchener stitch.
It is perfect for all levels of knitter and comes in 3 sizes to accommodate all your family members.
AUGUST 2021 THIS PATTERN WAS GIVEN A REFRESH AND A NEW PDF UPLOADED.
Prairie Socks by Kay Jones
What is Being Made
The Prairie Socks are a pair of knitted socks designed by independent designer Kay Jones. Inspired by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her childhood on the Kansas prairies, these socks feature a stitch pattern reminiscent of wheat fields. The design captures the essence of historical prairie life while creating a modern, wearable garment that is both relaxing and engaging to knit.
Craft and Techniques
This is a knitting project suitable for intermediate level knitters. The pattern is designed to be relaxing to knit while remaining engaging and addictive, making it accessible to knitters with some experience. The stitch pattern creates a visual texture that evokes the appearance of prairie wheat fields, adding both aesthetic interest and a connection to the historical inspiration behind the design.
Stitches Used
The Prairie Socks feature a distinctive stitch pattern that creates the wheat field effect central to the design's inspiration. While specific stitch names are not detailed in the available pattern information, the stitch work is engineered to be meditative and rhythmic, making it suitable for knitters seeking an engaging but not overly complex project.
Materials
- Yarn: One skein of fingering weight yarn (4-ply), approximately 437 yards or 400 metres
- Yarn Sample: The pattern sample was knitted using hand-dyed yarn in the colourway 'Wide Open Prairie'
- Needles: Appropriate needles for fingering weight yarn (specific needle size details available in the full pattern)
Pattern Format
Prairie Socks is available as a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use. The pattern is the original design of Kay Jones and is protected under copyright.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kay Jones |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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