Image Notes
[1] The sock in ball form.
[2] Cuff (1.5” from CO row to end of cuff)
[3] Leg (4.5” from end of cuff to end of leg)
[4] Heel Flap. (3” from end of leg to end of flap.) I’m actually a few rows into the heel turn in this image, which explains why there are less than 32 stitches on the needle.
[5] Heel turn.
[6] The completed socks prior to blocking. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos after finishing off the gusset and foot.
[7] The socks on the blockers.
[8] The socks after blocking.

Reference Measurements
Knitted foot length prior to starting toes: 8 5/8”

Jan 7 - Finished sock number 1, and it fits! I was not expecting that, so I’m doubly excited. The first sock has numerous stylistic problems. E.g. Mistakes in the in-step rounds were frequently made. This would include things like doing round 2 (k1, p3, k21, p3) but rushing through it and knitting the last 3 stitches instead of purling them. Or sometimes I would lose track of the rounds and perform one of them twice in a row. This doesn’t ruin the structure of the sock, but like I said, an up-close inspection would reveal inconsistencies.

For sock number 2 I will be taking pictures as I progress.

Jan 1 - Jan 6: No progress made as I was on vacation. I was scared to take 5 sharp wooden needles through airport security.

Dec 30: I’ve successfully completed the heel turn and gusset on the first sock, and am working my way down the foot. Overall this first sock has been quite a learning experience. Mistakes were made (often being realized past a point where I could correct them,) and progress has been slow. This is my second knitting project, and my first sock, so I spent a lot of time reading up on and watching videos about the heel turn and gusset. I anticipate the pace at which I knit the second sock will be much faster.

Dec 25: I completely botched the heel of the first sock. I backed it out, but I couldn’t get the stitches back onto the needle. Restarting from scratch :(