How can you think of Mississippi and not think of the river? Therefore, blue is the color and waves is the stitch pattern used.

Both of my designs (see also Tropicana (Guam) in the 50 Socks book) feature the use of 1 short circ - and the special heel and toe shaping I’ve found is optimal through my years of teaching.

GAUGE: very open - stitch pattern isn’t gauge specific