FORM 4
[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

PETELLE JAMES F		 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC [ IIIN ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                    _____ 10% Owner
__X__ Officer (give title below)    _____ Other (specify below)
Vice President, Sec. and CLO
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

1373 BOGGS DRIVE		 3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

2/14/2023
(Street)

MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3) 		2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 		5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4) 		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock (Restricted Stock Units) 2/14/2023  A  1239 A$0 7414 D  
Common Stock         16535 D  

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)		2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security3. Trans. Date3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)		9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $30.27 2/14/2033  A   2837     (1)2/14/2033 Common Stock 2837 $0 2837 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $32.77            (1)8/15/2032 Common Stock 2669  2669 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $38.54            (1)2/15/2032 Common Stock 2427  2427 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $41.87            (1)8/16/2031 Common Stock 2164  2164 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $18.25            (1)8/12/2029 Common Stock 1926  1926 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $19.86            (1)8/11/2030 Common Stock 1413  2824 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $22.09            (1)2/11/2030 Common Stock 3382  3382 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $21.57            (1)2/12/2029 Common Stock 1570  1570 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $29.43            (1)2/16/2031 Common Stock 3041  3041 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $41.85            (1)8/13/2028 Common Stock 2633  2633 D  
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $37.06            (1)2/7/2027 Common Stock 2745  2745 D  
Explanation of Responses:
(1) Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
PETELLE JAMES F
1373 BOGGS DRIVE
MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030

Vice President, Sec. and CLO
Signatures
James F. Petelle2/15/2023
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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