Do you swoon when you think of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? I know I do! This popcorn knitting project is perfect for working on during a movie marathon with our favorite X-Men character.

The mock ribbing pattern creates a sharp slashing effect down the leg mirroring Wolverine’s claw marks. This pattern is the perfect combination of mindless knitting with the splash of a simple to remember pattern to break up the monotony of knit stitches.

The Wolverine sock pattern is toe up. It includes written and charted directions for knitting on circular needles. Although I doubt you’ll need the chart, this pattern is so simple you’ll have it down pat within a couple repeats.

Needle: 2 sets of US 1 (2.25mm) 16” circular needles

Yarn Used: Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian (100% Merino, 400 yds/ 366 m per 3.53 oz/ 100 g skein) 1 skein in the color way Fathom.

Yardage: 350 yds (320 m)

Gauge: 32 sts and 46 rows = 4 in (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Notions: Darning needle, stitch marker

Special Techniques: knitting in the round, magic cast on, short row heel

Sizes: XS, S, M, L

Final Measurements: 8” (8.5”, 9.5”, 10.5”) (20.3, 21.6, 24, 26.7 cm) foot circumference