Kevin!

$8.50

KEVIN! You also hear Catherine O’Hara’s iconic scream? It’s like we’re transported back to that unforgettable moment from Home Alone. Remember that scene where our young hero masterminds his Christmas tree setup with those clever silhouettes? Well, that magic is captured in our exclusive sock design, aptly named KEVIN! Drawing inspiration from the classic Home Alone movie, I channeled the essence of Kevin’s ingenuity into the intricate cable patterns of these socks. The cables gracefully take on a tree-like form. It’s a nostalgic homage to that cherished movie moment, carefully woven into every stitch of KEVIN!

Worked in the round, KEVIN! contains both cuff-down and toe-up written directions and a chart for the pattern stitch. The pattern has instructions for a peasant heel (afterthought heel using scrap yarn), but you may substitute whatever heel you enjoy using (links included for alternatives).

The pattern is written for the magic loop method for knitting socks; however, the design could be worked on double-pointed needles or mini-circulars instead should you prefer (ensure you denote your instep stitches with extra markers โ€“ so you donโ€™t miss the placement of the heel or toe shaping).

Skill Level

Intermediate

 

Finished Measurements

(Measured around the ball of the foot.)
7.5 [8, 8.5. 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11]โ€ / 19 [20.5, 21.5, 23, 24.5, 25.5, 27, 28] cm circumference โ€” choose a size that will give you 1-1.5โ€ / 2.5-4 cm of negative ease. The finished measurements do not factor in negative ease, these are the actual measurements for the finished item.

 

Notions

Tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch marker

 

Suggested Needles

US1 (2.25 mm) 40โ€ (100 cm) circular needles, or size required to obtain gauge

 

Yarn Requirements

300-500 yds / 274-458 m fingering weight yarn (depending on the length of your foot and leg)

 

Sample Yarn for KEVIN!

Sassy Strings โ€“ Squishy Sock
80% SW Merino 20% Nylon
420 yds (385 m) / 4 oz (115 g)
Colour: Sleigh Ride
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SassyStringsYarn

 

GAUGE

32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette = 4โ€ / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished socks.


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