It is not clear what exactly 9 instructional illustrations should be? Please explain.

No problem. Below is some more direction that should help. My apologies for the missed details.
Illustration 1: Step 1 in washing a sock...turn it inside out
Illustration 2: Step 2 in washing a sock...add a small amount of light hand soap
Illustration 3: Step 3 in washing a sock....hand wash in cool water using light scrubbing
Illustration 4: Step 4 in washing a sock...rinse in cool water
Illustration 5: Step 5 in washing a sock...squeeze out excess water. Do not twist.
Illustration 6: Step 6 in washing a sock...hang to dry
Illustration 7: Situational spot illustration...should be a standing man and woman with their backs to us
Illustration 8: Situational spot illustration...should the man and woman from Illustration 7 looking off into the distance like they are hunting for something
Illustration 9: Man and woman from Illustration 8 and 9 heroically discovering an amazing sock.