Ellen Griswold Socks

**Add all three Christmas Movie Sock Set patterns to your cart for a discount!** This pattern was designed as part of a set of Christmas Movie Socks that includes three unique sock patterns inspired by knitwear seen in our favourite Christmas movies; textured socks based on Kevin McCallister’s cream guernsey pullover in Home Alone, fair-isle socks with the sweet heart colourwork on Ellen Griswold’s sweater in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and festive reindeer socks inspired by the colourwork sweater Scott Calvin (a.k.a. Santa Claus) is wearing in The Santa Clause 3. **SIZES** Extra-Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large)/XS (S, M, L, XL) to fit actual foot circumference 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 22.9, 25.4) cm, measured around the ball of the foot (the widest part). The length and height are adjustable. If you find that you are in-between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your socks to fit snug, or the larger size if you prefer a looser fit. **YARN** Fingering-weight sock yarn, recommended in a blend of wool (for warmth) and nylon (for added strength and durability), in the following amounts: MC (Dark Navy): Approximately 224 (254, 284, 314, 344) yards / 205 (232, 260, 287, 315) meters CC (White): Approximately 36 (41, 46, 51, 56) yards / 33 (37, 42, 47, 51) meters Samples shown in Cascade Heritage Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 437 yards/400 meters, 100 grams/3.53 oz) in Night and White. **NEEDLES** 40”/100 cm circular for magic loop, DPNs, or 9”/22.5 cm circulars, depending on your preferred sock knitting method. US 1/2.25 mm needles for single colour stockinette, or size needed to obtain gauge US 2/2.75 mm needles for colourwork stockinette, or size needed to obtain gauge **GAUGE** 32 sts and 42 rows over 4”/10 cm in stockinette knit in the round, after blocking This pattern has been fully test knit by knitters with a wide variety of experience.