Two at a time toe up socks.

They were not easy at first but it sure is rewarding to have a full pair at the end.

My biggest mistake, if you can believe how bone-headed I am, was mismeasuring my feet.  I think if I had given myself an extra half an inch, these socks would be perfect.  Even though I did the magic stretchy bind off, these are still pretty tight at the top.

So, I tried again, this time allowing for more wide feet.  And, I am using a self-striping yarn from Knit Picks which makes for more interesting knitting.

It's possible these will be too wide, but I have really begun LOVING hand knit socks.  They are warm (I am using superwash wool) and don't look like your run of the mill pair of socks.  Further, according to the girls who took this class with me, wool is better for your feet.  It keeps them warm, yes, but it also works to wick moisture from your feet.  Apparently, those who suffer from stinky feet benefit from wool socks.

Yes, this is a technique I'll be hanging on to.