Now it's time to get real spiritual. You must shuffle your socks in a pattern of ascending and descending order of color.
Start with your lightest sock, then your second lightest, and so on. Repeat this process with the darker socks.
As you shuffle, close your eyes, and whisper the ancient Sock Sutra:
"Sockus, Sockus, hear my plea, I shall match you in harmony, with the perfect mate, for all to see."
Repeat for each pair, and may the Sock Gods grant you the perfect match.
Continue to Step 4.1: Pair and Purify