https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/shark-socks • Posted by Ryland Peters & Small
Man-eating sharks aren’t the cutest of creatures, but I thought man-eating socks would be cool—and I hope you agree. The socks are straightforward to knit, though you’ll need to work a crochet edging and feel confident to make a knitted trim for the mouth and teeth. So while they’re not a project for beginners, they’ll be well within the reach of intermediate knitters, and well worth the effort. YARN AND MATERIALS Cascade 220 (100% wool), 218yd (200m) per 3½ oz (100g) ball of worsted (Aran) yarn 1(2) ball(s) in Grey 8509 (A) Small amount of light worsted (DK) yarn in white (B) 4 x 3/8 in (10mm) shiny black shank buttons NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT Pair of US6 (4mm) knitting needles Set of 4 US6 (4mm) double-pointed knitting needles US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook or one of similar size Stitch holder Yarn sewing needle Large-eyed embroidery needle SIZE To fit a small (medium) teen or adult Actual measurements: approx. 7¼ in/18.5cm (8½ in/22cm) from toe to heel (unstretched) GAUGE (TENSION) 22 sts and 28 rows to 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch on US6 (4mm) needles
Man-eating sharks aren’t the cutest of creatures, but I thought man-eating socks would be cool—and I hope you agree. The socks are straightforward to knit, though you’ll need to work a crochet edging and feel confident to make a knitted trim for the mouth and teeth. So while they’re not a project for beginners, they’ll be well within the reach of intermediate knitters, and well worth the effort. YARN AND MATERIALS Cascade 220 (100% wool), 218yd (200m) per 3½ oz (100g) ball of worsted (Aran) yarn 1(2) ball(s) in Grey 8509 (A) Small amount of light worsted (DK) yarn in white (B) 4 x 3/8 in (10mm) shiny black shank buttons NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT Pair of US6 (4mm) knitting needles Set of 4 US6 (4mm) double-pointed knitting needles US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook or one of similar size Stitch holder Yarn sewing needle Large-eyed embroidery needle SIZE To fit a small (medium) teen or adult Actual measurements: approx. 7¼ in/18.5cm (8½ in/22cm) from toe to heel (unstretched) GAUGE (TENSION) 22 sts and 28 rows to 4in (10cm) square over stockinette (stocking) stitch on US6 (4mm) needles
Nose (Make 4) Using standard US6 (4mm) needles, cast on 2 sts in A. Row 1: [Inc] twice. (4 sts) Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. (6 sts) Row 4: Purl. Rep rows 3–4, 9(10) times more. (24/26 sts) Break yarn. With RS of one nose piece facing, slip first 12(13) sts onto one of the dpns needles. With another of the needles and A, k next st and put marker on st to mark beginning of round then k rem 11(12) sts. With same needle and RS of second nose piece facing, k4(5) sts; with second needle, k16; with third needle k rem 4(5) sts from second nose piece and then k the slipped 12(13) sts. (48/52 sts) Knit 30(34) rounds.
HEEL Next row: K12(13), turn. Next row: P24(26), turn. Work rem of heel on 24(26) sts just worked, leaving rem 24(26) sts for instep on stitch holder or spare needle. Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to end. Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 8 times more. Next row: K14(15), ssk, k1, turn. (23/25 sts) Next row: Sl1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn. (22/24 sts) Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn. (21/23 sts) Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to 1 st before gap, p1, turn. (20/22 sts) Rep last 2 rows 2(3) times more. (16 sts) Next row: Sl1 pwise, k to last 2 sts, ssk, turn. (15 sts) Next row: Sl1 pwise, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. (14 sts)
HEEL GUSSET On needle 1: K all heel sts and pick up and knit 12 sts up side of heel flap. On needle 2: K all 24(26) instep sts. On needle 3: Pick up and knit 12 sts up side of heel flap and k7 sts across heel. (62/64 sts) Put marker on next st to mark beg of round. Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k across all sts; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end. (60/62 sts) Next round: Knit. Rep last 2 rounds 6 times more. (48/50 sts) Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end. (44/46 sts)
FOOT Knit 16(22) rounds.
TOE Round 1: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end. (40/42 sts) Round 2: Knit. Rep rounds 1–2, once more. (36/38 sts) Next round: On needle 1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 2, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end. (32/34 sts) Rep last round, 6(7) times more. (8/6 sts) Break yarn, thread through rem sts, and secure.
Fin (Make 4) Using standard US6 (4mm) needles, cast on 12 sts in A. Row 1: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. (10 sts) Row 2: Purl. Rep rows 1–2 twice more. (6 sts) Row 7: Ssk, k2, k2tog. (4 sts) Row 8: P2tog, p2tog tbl. (2 sts) Row 9: K2tog. (1 st) Fasten off.
Teeth (Make 4) Using standard US6 (4mm) needles, cast on 3 sts in B. [Bind/cast off 2 sts, slip rem st from RH to LH needle, cast on 2 sts] 16 times. Bind (cast) off.
To make up Using crochet hook and A, work a crochet edging around mouth opening at top of sock. Sew teeth in place just inside mouth opening. Using A, work 3 short curved rows of chain stitch for the gills, using the photograph as a guide. Sew black buttons for eyes in position. Seam two fin pieces together along sides then stitch in place about halfway up sock, using the photograph as a guide. Weave in all loose ends.