From the pattern description: “The foot of these socks is knit first from heel to toe, then the leg is picked up and knit up to the cuff. This allows you to use every inch of a favorite yarn, while using a top-down foot fitting. The two tea leaf “hands” of the clocks on the leg and foot sit at about 4 o’clock on one side, and 8 o’clock on the other – perfect times for tea.” Designed for a friend who likes tea very much.