As far as gauge, just get a guage that looks nice in stockinette with the eyelets.

This is a great pattern for sock knitters that would like to learn how to knit socks using the Magic Loop method. It is easy and step by step over many pages. I taught Magic Loop socks for almost two years using this pattern and many of my past students consider it their “bible” for knitting socks using this great, easy method. Give it a try…yo...