Hi everyone, just wanted to post some pictures of my very first pair of socks.
I used the 6 stitches per inch pattern in Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd. I started out using the Magic Loop method for 2 at a time sock but had some problems after picking up the gusset stitches and had to transfer 1 sock to another needle. I didn't have the same size needle either so one was done on a 4 and the other a 5. Oh, well, its that fact that I got them together at all that counts. At least now I get the construction of socks. I have another set of Harmony needles on the way so I'll have 2 sizes of each, one in the Harmonies and one in the Nickel for my next pair. I might try using 2 circs on the next one. I also adjusted the toe part of the pattern for using anatomically correct toes that I found at
http://persnicketyknitter.blogspot.c...sock-toes.html. I used Bernat Satin Sport yarn in Jade. I know its not a sock yarn and won't hold up that well with a lot of wear but I didn't want to spend a lot on yarn until I get the knitting of socks down pat. I'm going to make a couple more pairs for practice before I start on my sock yarn I have. There are a few obvious mistakes, a couple accidental yarn overs fixed with k2togs. So don't look to closely, LOL
They are a little looser than I'd like so I guess next time I'll use a smaller needle to try to make them a little more snug. Anyway, here are the pictures.
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(my husband loves to tease me about my weird toes) so I thought I'd try it. Is there any way to used regular toe shaping but making them fit better? To me they just look like they'd be uncomfortable because they seem to come to a point at the middle of the toes.
If at first you don't succeed....rip it and try again! 
Fabulous work!
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