The whole Harry Potter story starts the night that Lord Voldemort kills Lily and James Potter, and gives Harry his scar. The ramifications of that failed curse run through all the books and shape the lives of its characters. Mirroring that fateful event, the Curses Socks start with a lightning zig-zag pattern, running into a lace path for the length of the sock, keeping a little bit of interest going without requiring too much attention.

The lightning flash at the top of the leg is very basic lace, ideal for beginners, and is charted.

I would love to see your finished Curses Socks, so if you post a picture of them on social media, please use #cursessocks

Construction

• top down, on double pointed needles (feel free to substitute your favourite method)
• heel flap and gusset

Techniques

• simple lace (ssk, k2tog, yo)
• reading from a simple chart
• kitchener stitch

Sizes

• 56, 64, 72 stitch sizes

Materials

• 400m / 437 of fingering weight yarn, solid or semi-solid / tonal will work best
• 2.25mm dpns, or size needed to get gauge
• stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure