{'title': 'Ferret Fun Running Socks Pattern', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'size': 'Adult', 'techniques': ['Knitting in the round', 'Cables', 'Short rows', "Judy's Magic Cast On", 'German Short Rows'], 'materials': {'yarn': 'Fingering weight yarn', 'yardage': {'imperial': '350 yards', 'metric': '320 meters'}, 'needle': {'us': '1 (2.25mm)', 'uk': '13', 'metric': '2.25'}, 'notions': ['Stitch markers', 'Cable needle', 'Tapestry needle']}, 'gauge': {'stockinette': '32 stitches x 40 rows = 4 inches/10cm'}, 'pattern_notes': ['This pattern is for knitting two socks at a time from the toe up.', 'Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.'], 'instructions': [{'section': 'Toe', 'steps': ["Using Judy's Magic Cast On, CO 24 stitches for each sock.", 'Knit one round.', 'Increase round: K1, m1r, knit to last stitch, m1l, k1. Repeat for both socks.']}, {'section': 'Foot', 'steps': ['Knit in stockinette stitch until the foot measures 2 inches less than desired foot length.']}, {'section': 'Heel', 'steps': ['Work short rows using German Short Rows technique to create the heel cup.', 'Reinforce the heel with slipped stitches.']}, {'section': 'Arch Support', 'steps': ['Work a simple cable pattern on the bottom of the foot to provide arch support.']}, {'section': 'Leg', 'steps': ['Knit in stockinette stitch until 1 inch remains before desired leg height.']}, {'section': 'Ferret Pattern', 'steps': ['Using the chart below, incorporate the ferret pattern just below the cuff.', 'Chart key: K = Knit, P = Purl, C6F = Cable 6 Front', 'Ferret Pattern Chart:', '
', 'Row 1: Purl', 'Row 2: Knit', 'Row 3: Purl', 'Row 4: C6F, P1', 'Row 5: Purl', 'Row 6: C6F, P1', '
']}, {'section': 'Cuff', 'steps': ['Knit in 1x1 ribbing for 1 inch.', 'Bind off using a stretchy method.']}]}