Where do they think all those ingredients come from – the apothecary? No. All day – tending, toiling and teaching; snares, soil and students. The Potion’s Master knows. He gave me these for my toes.

Inspired by Pomona Sprout who kept the most dangerous plants in Greenhouse 3.

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

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with foot and leg length.
Approximately 310 - 340 yards were required for 10” foot and 6”leg lengths in testing over several different yarns.

Shown in Knit One, Crochet Too Crock-o-Dye
(416 yards/100grams, 65% superwash wool, 20% nylon, 15% silk, color: 511 - Sage).

Recommended Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or size required to get gauge. Size C crochet hook for cast on.
Directions are given using 5 DPNs, with one DPN reserved and used only during heel construction. Pattern can easily be worked with two circulars or via Magic Loop Method.

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

Gauge:
Approximately 32 sts / 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round.