The Abaddon Hotel

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Whenever people ask me what happened in Hell House, I tell them, "You watch the video, you tell me."

This all-over colorwork pattern was inspired by the menacing clown in the movie Hell House, LLC.

This pattern was originally released as part of Super Sock Scarefest 2025.

This sock is knit from the cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset and finished with kitchener stitch. The cuff, heel, and toe are worked in 1 color, while the rest of the sock is worked in stranded colorwork in 2 colors.

Two yarns in similar weight/feel and in colors that have good contrast are recommended.

Both charts and written instructions are provided. 

A low-vision version of the pattern is also available. This version is written in 24 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out. 

Finished circumferences

7 (8, 9, 10) in / 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm 

To fit

8 (9, 10, 11) in / 20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm foot circumference

...with approx. 1 in / 2.5 cm negative ease

Yarn

Two colors with good contrast in light fingering or fingering weight yarn in wool, a wool blend, or other fiber with good stretch and memory. Avoid fiber that grows when worn or is particularly slinky or drapey. Fiber should be naturally hard-wearing enough for socks (polwarth, BFL), or have some nylon or silk for strength. Avoid single-ply.

Yardage

MC: 167 (203, 250, 286) yd / 153 (186, 229, 262) m

CC: 146 (178, 219, 250) yd / 134 (163, 200, 229) m

Gauge

36 sts, 40 rnds per 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette

Needles

US 1 / 2.25 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge in stranded colorwork, suitable for small-circumference knitting in the round

Notions 

• stitch markers
• embroidery needle

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