I used seeded ribbing on the instep and seeded check rib on the leg. Both 4-stitch patterns are found in Charlene Schurch’s More Sensational Knitted Socks.

This sock uses Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel, and was knit toe-up for absent feet. Cat helped me figure out the starting point for the heel, and following her advice I knit 2 1/2 wedges.