I'm adapting the merino lace pattern for a pair of Tofutsies ankle socks. I wanted them to be short enough to wear with my Crocs. I cast on 60 st. and I'm basically using the 30 stitch heel pattern for both the heel and instep. (And no, that's not my hairy leg! See my blog for a photo of the bear who's doing the modeling!) Trish bigknitterlittleknitter.blogspot.com