One Lifetime socks are knitted cuff down. The pattern is written for using a long circular needle, but is easily adjustable for your preferred needles. The samples are knitted using contrasting colors for cuffs, heels and toes, but the socks can also be worked with only one color. Both written instructions and charts are provided. Size S (M, L) Finished measurements Foot circumference: 16.5 (19, 22) cm 6.5 (7.5, 8.75)inches, blocked, without stretching. Foot length adjustable. Yarn Approximately 180 (225, 270) meters / 200 (250,290) yards or 80 (100, 120) grams of DK weight sock yarn The samples are knitted in laureknits SuperSock DK(85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon; 225 meters /246 yards per 100 g) Yellow and gray sample socks are Size M and pink socks are size S. Needles 3.25 mm / US 3 DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge 25 sts and 36 rounds = 10cm / 4 inches worked inpattern, in the round, blocked Notions three stitch markers tapestry needle sock blockers (optional)