Casting on Old Norwegian into 1x1 ribbing for about 1.5 inches ( 11 rows — ribbing is looser gauge) then into pattern. 56 stitches. Using my size 3 metal Chaigoo sock needles for a change of pace as just finished a project doing 2 at a time magic loop.

Colorway is a self-striping yarn that aligns more with USA worsted than Aran. Wash cold line dry on label - website says can machine dry but I wouldn’t.