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“Don’t call me a raccoon!” - Rocket, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Rocket is a snarky, hot-tempered tactical genius who is fiercely loyal to his friends. While his origin story later reveals otherwise, he spends most of his life insisting that he is “NOT a raccoon!” These easy-to-knit top-down socks were designed in his honor, with speckles of black and white yarn marled with brown mohair stripes. While the sample is quite raccoon-like in appearance, changing up the colors can ensure that your new footwear is Not a Raccoon, but is every bit as unique and clever as this fierce mercenary.

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
Leading Men Fiber Arts SHOW STOPPER (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds / 100g) OR 400 yds / 366 m light fingering weight sock yarn

AND Leading Men Fiber Arts MOHAIR / SILK (72% Superkid Mohair, 28% Mulberry Silk; 459 yds / 50 g) OR 200 yds / 183 m laceweight mohair yarn

Sample shown in ‘Just Sayin’’ (MC) and ‘Chocolate Mousse’ (CC)

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

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Stockinette: 32 sts and 48 rounds = 4” (10 cm)

In Marled Stockinette: 32 sts and 40 rounds = 4” (10 cm)

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Tech editing by Cathy Susko.