Formations are a must in the military. And in those formations, a person is lined up with the person on their left, right, front and back. Nothing is out of place. Everyone move in sync like a well-oiled machine. This is what is called Dress Right Dress.

This pattern contains two versions. Why? Each formation has a different style and purpose. Version 1 produces a line in the body of the sock. This reflects the formation called Pass and Review. The commanders stand on a platform while the formation goes before them. This is a formal changing of the guard ceremony usually done as the old commander passes command to the new one. Version 2 eliminates that line. This reflects the everyday semi-formal formations. While someone is in charge of the formation, that person does not stand out.

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Sizes:
7-7.5 inches/17.5-19 cm (8-9 inches/21-22.5 cm)

Needles:
US #1/2.5 mm

Yarn:
2 skeins of fingering/sock yarn
(Sample shown in AT Haynes House Yarns Bare Feet Sock in Army Navy and Deadline)

Gauge:
38 Stitches/52 rows = 4 inches

For best results, use two high contrasting colorways. One colorway can be speckled or variegated, but they should be contrasting. Go wild with one and tonal with the other.