Calvin Sock by Beth A Reed

Calvin Sock

Knitting
April 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
40 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
25 - 150 yards (23 - 137 m)
Child’s Size SM, MD, LG, Adult size SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL (foot circumference of 4.5”, 5.5”, 6.5”, 7”, 8”, 9”, 10”, 11”). Customize length according to pattern instructions.
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Second Sock Syndrome Series is designed to create pairs of fraternal rather than identical socks. When made from the same yarn, these socks will appear a pair to casual observers.

Calvin will pair most closely with Hobbes.

Skill Level:
Intermediate, but may be suitable for determined or adventurous beginners.

Finished Size:
Child’s Size SM, MD, LG, Adult size SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL (foot circumference of 4.5”, 5.5”, 6.5”, 7”, 8”, 9”, 10”, 11”). Customize length according to pattern instructions.

Tools & Materials:
Yarn – Approximately 25-150 grams of fingering-weight sock yarn (25 gr for single CH-SM sock, 150 gr for pair of A-XXL).

Needle – 32” circular needle, US 1 (2.25mm), or size needed to obtain gauge. If substituting dpns divide stitches evenly between 4 needles, treating dpns 1&2 as N1 and dpns 3&4 as N2. If using two circular needles, use one for N1 and the other for N2. For 9” circular, place additional stitch marker to mark center of round.

Notions – 3-4 stitch markers (optional but recommended), tapestry needle to weave in ends, scissors.

Gauge:
40 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch. Pattern instructions include 10% negative ease in width but are exact length of foot. Take time to check gauge! If your gauge doesn’t match (too few stitches per inch), use a smaller needle or knit a smaller size. Socks knit at a looser gauge don’t hold up to wear very well – it’s worth the extra effort to get smaller stitches.