Well I finally finished my first sock. Actually, I finished it about a week ago I just haven’t had a chance to blog it.
Admittedly it has some issues, despite being a tight-ish knitter, this sock came out a bit looser that I would have expected. Although it does fit:
But considering all the pattern issues and ripping I had to do to get it right, it’s no wonder my knitting was off. I also learned how to use two circular needles. So I’m chalking this one up to a learning experience and moving on.
Turning the heel was way cool. It’s amazing to see how it happens…that it actually worked was even more amazing. 
The toe was easy except for the kitchener part which didn’t come out as good as I had hoped. There’s a little bump that I couldn’t seem to correct, see it at the top?
In any case, I’m fast at work on it’s mate which I can tell you now will not match exactly because it’s knitting up more “normal” for me, that is to say, a bit tighter.
I’ll consider this pair of socks a tutorial and move on. I am looking forward to the next pair already!
Congrats on your first sock! I also thought the heel turn was pretty magical, the first time I did one.
Congrats on your first sock! It looks great and what an awesome job! You should be very proud and this makes me want to try circular needles and a sock of my own.