Return of the Lion

“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight,
At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more,
When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death,
And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.”
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis

Aslan is the Great Lion who protects the world of Narnia and stands for what is good and true. These socks embody his regal spirit, with columns of ribbing and cables. Mohair is held with the working yarn for the cuff, heel, and toe for durability, warmth, and a halo reminiscent of a lion’s mane.Choose a golden brown for your own Lionhearted pair, or whatever color makes you feel fierce and strong.

FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)

Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)”/ 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm

Leg/Foot Length: Adjustable to fit

YARN
Emma’s Yarn PRACTICALLY PERFECT SOCK (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards / 100 grams); 1 skein or 400yds / 365m (MC) fingering weight sock yarn

Emma’s Yarn MARVELOUS MOHAIR (72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yards / 50 grams); 115yds / 105m

Sample shown in ‘Oh, My Gourd’ (MC) and ‘Wish You Were Beer’ (mohair)

NEEDLES
US 1 (2.25mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

NOTIONS
2-6 stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10cm)
In Stockinette with Mohair and Sock Yarn Held Together: 28 sts and 42 rounds = 4” (10cm)