Parseltongue has a stitch pattern reminiscent of snakeskin. I saw this stitch pattern and thought it looked very Slytherinesque, hence the name!

Finished Size: S (M, L) 7” (8”, 9” around), unstretched
Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock, 100% SW Merino, 400 yards/4oz (Sample knit in Logan Circle)

Needles: Set of 5 double-pointed needles or two circular needles size 1 US (2.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette, knit in the round.