Quiet, reserved, refined… but does he dance? Of course he dances, when appropriate (or necessary.) Elegantly, actually. Years of dancing around the truth and dodging danger makes one quite graceful… and deceptive. Perfect for any Double Agent, these socks offer grace, flexibility and comfort no matter where your opposing masters have you lurking.

Inspired by my favorite double agent, Severus Snape.

Finished Measurement:
The directions are given for a woman’s sock. Foot length is adjustable. Leg and foot circumferences (stretched): 8 (11) inches.

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with foot length.
Approximately 342 - 378 yards were required for 10 ½” foot lengths in testing over several different yarns.

Shown in Tosh Sock, Madelinetosh Hand Dyed Yarns (395 yards/100grams, 100% Superwash Merino color: Smokestack).

Recommended Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or size required to get gauge.

Note:
These socks are knit top-down with heel flap. Directions are given using a set of 4 DPNs. Pattern can easily be worked with two circulars or via Magic Loop.

Supplies:
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Stitch markers may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 32 sts = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
K – Knit
P – Purl
S – Slip stitch purlwise with yarn in back
K2TOG – Knit two together
P2TOG – Purl two together
SSK – Slip one stitch knitwise, Slip another stitch knitwise, Pass these two stitches back to left needle and knit them together.
SK2P – Slip one stitch knitwise, Knit two stitches together, Pass slipped stitch over.
YO – Yarn over
STS - Stitches