I changed the nutmeg to juniper and I was able to get 2 pairs of socks from the mallard by doing a contrast cuff, heel and toe in juniper. The wool is good quality and the stripe pattern is beautiful, both my dad and my hubby were pleased with the socks I knit them. Will be nice and warm for when the weather gets cooler. Getting 2 pairs of socks out of 1 sock ball is good value, I only usually get 1 pair and the juniper goes well with another brand of sock wool I have so it has made it good value too.