Snape's Stockings Knitting Pattern: A Complex Tribute to Severus Snape's Dual Nature in Harry Potter Series by Erica Lueder

Snape's Stockings

By Erica Lueder

Materials

Yarn: Fingering Weight - approx 350-400yds. Sample socks knit with Garnstudio DROPS Fabel 905 Colorway and Sunshine Yarn's Twist Sock Yarn in the Snape Colorway. Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) - set of 2 Circular Needles, or size neededto obtain gauge.

Gauge: 40 sts per 4 inches (10cm)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cuff CO 72 sts, divide evenly over 2 circular needles (36 sts each needle). Join for knitting in the round. Work 20 rows of ribbing: \*k1,p1\* Leg Knit 1 row. Begin the main leg pattern (see chart below) for a total of 3 pattern repeats or until you have reached your desired length ending with row 1l or 23 of pattern. Chart Legend

Heel Flap The heel flap is worked using ndl 2; ndl 1 is holding the instep sts. Knit the Garter and Slip Stitch Heel Pattern for a total of 9 pattern repeats (36 total rows). This leaves 18 edge sts for pick up after the heel is turned.

Garter and Slip Stitch Heel

Main Leg Pattern

Row 1 (and all odd rows): k3, p to end Rows 2,4,6,8,10,12: p3, \*k1, sl 1\* to last 3 sts, k3 Rows 14,16,18,20,22,24: p3, \*sl 1, k1\* to last 3 sts, k3 Rows 26,28,30,32,34,36: p3, \*k1, sl 1\* to last 3 sts, k Heel Turn Instructions for substituting a Dutch heel (if one so chooses) appears immediately after the following heel turn/gusset instructions. With ws facing you, Sl 1, p 18, p2tog, pl, turn Next row: sl 1, k3, ssk, kl, turn Next row: sl 1, p4, p2tog, p1, turn Next row: sl 1, k5, ssk, k1, turn Next row: sl 1, p6, p2tog, p1, turn Next row: sl 1, k7, ssk, kl, turn \*\*continue in this manner until alls are have been knit - there should be 20 heel sts left on the needle at this point.\*\* Pick up (pu) the heel flap sts. Using the ndl holding the heel sts (now referred to as ndl 1): pu 18 sts along the heel flap, pu I extra st between the heel flap and the instep (to close the gap), pm, k across half of the instep sts (18 sts) in pattern. Switch to the other needle (now referred to as ndl 2). Using ndl 2: continue across second half of the instep sts (18 sts) in pattern, pm, pu 1 extra st between instep and heel flap (to close gap), pu 18 heel flap sts, continue to knit across half of the heel sts (10 sts) \*\*at this point there should be 47 sts on each needle\*\*

Gusset

Set up row: Ndl 1: k across the heel and heel flap sts until you reach 2 sts before the marker, ssk, sm, continue to knit across the instep sts in pattern. Ndl 2: k across the instep sts in pattern, sm, k2tog, k to end Now we're ready to get going on the gusset @ Row 1: Ndl 1: k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, knit instep sts in pattern Ndl 2: k across instep sts in pattern, sm, k1, ssk, k to end Row 2: Ndl 1: K to marker, sm, continue across instep sts in pattern Ndl 2: k across instep sts in pattern, sm, k to end \*\*Repeat these 2 rows until there are 36 sts left on each needle (21 gusset rows total, not including the set-up row)\*\* Redistribute the sts so ndl 1 carries the instep sts and ndl 2 carries the sole sts. Copyright Erica Lueder & Dreams in Fiber 2012. For Personal Use Only. Heel Turn - Dutch Heel Instructions With ws facing you, Sl 1, p 22, p2tog, turn Next row: sl 1, kl0, ssk, turn Next row: sl 1, purl to 1 st before gap, p2tog, turn Next row: sl 1, knit to 1 st before gap ssk, turn \*\*continue in this manner until alsts are have been knit - there should be 12 heel sts left on the needle at this point.\*\* Pick up (pu) the heel flap sts. Using the ndl holding the heel sts (now referred to as ndl 1): pu 18 sts along the heel flap, pu I extra st between the heel flap and the instep (to close the gap), pm, k across half of the instep sts (18 sts) in pattern. Switch to the other needle (now referred to as ndl 2). Using ndl 2: continue across second half of the instep sts (18 sts) in pattern, pm, pu 1 extra st between instep and heel flap (to close gap), pu 18 heel flap sts, continue to knit across half of the heel sts (6 sts) \*\*at this point there should be 43 sts on each needle\*\*

Gusset

Setuprow: Ndl 1: k across the heel and heel flap sts until you reach 2 sts before the marker, ssk, sm, continue to knit across the instep sts in pattern. Ndl 2: k across the instep sts in pattern, sm, k2tog, k to end Now we're ready to get going on the gusset @ Row 1: Ndl 1: k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, kl, sm, knit instep sts in patfern Ndl 2: k across instep sts in pattern, sm, kl, ssk, k to end Row 2: Ndl 1: K to marker, sm, continue across instep sts in pattern Ndl 2: k across instep sts in pattern, sm, k to end \*\*Repeat these 2 rows until there are 36 sts left on each needle (11 gusset rows total, not including the set-up row)\*\* ribute the sts so ndl 1 carries the instep sts and ndl 2 carries the sole s1 Instep Continue knitting in pattern (ndl 1: the main leg pattern, ndl 2: St st) until you have reached your desired length ending with row 12 or 24 of the main leg pattern. Decrease rounds are knit as follows: \*k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1\* Row 1: decrease (34 sts per ndl) Row 2 & 3: knit Row 4: decrease (32 sts per ndl) Row 5 & 6: knit Row 7: decrease (30 sts per nd) Row 8 & 9: knit Row 10: decrease (28 sts per ndl) Row 11: knit Row 12: decrease (26 sts per ndl) Row 13: knit Row 14: decrease (24 sts per ndl) Row 15: knit Row 16: decrease (22 sts per ndl) Row 17: knit Row 18: decrease (20 sts per ndl) Row 19: knit Row 20: decrease (18 sts per ndl) Row 21: decrease (16 sts per ndl) Row 22: decrease (14 sts per ndl) Row 23: decrease (12 sts per ndl) Finishing Cut yarn leaving a 10 inch tail and weave through remaining sts using the Kitchener technique. weave in all ends and congratulate yourself on knitting a beautiful sock @ Now knit the other one if you haven't already. Abbreviations: CO: cast on k: knit k2tog: knit 2 stitches together ndl: needle p: purl p2tog: purl 2 stitches together pm: place marker pu: pick up sl 1: slip one stitch as if to purl ssk: slip, slip, knit St st: Stockinette Stitch sts: stitches

Inspiration: Severus Snape is an often disliked and more offten misunderstood character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series. Snape, as he is often simply referred to, is a very complex character that is woven into every facet of the story - both the good and the bad. This particular stitch pattern reminded me of the competing sides that Snape glides through effortlessly while at the same time, complimenting each other and creating a depth of fabric. NOTE: above photo was taken by Anna (Absinthia on Ravelry).