Nearly a pair of socks!

I've made some progress on Mr C's socks. 

The second of the pair is about half way through. In fact, in the last day or so (since taking this picture) I have turned the heel - the best bit! It really looks like a sock now and not just a tube! Can't wait to see them in use.

Oh by the way, knitting socks is doable and not as scary as you would think!

Updates:

1. One sock finished.
2. One down, one to go.
3. One and a half...
4. Then they were a pair!

What are you working on?

One down, one to go (sock making and other projects).

"Where's my twin already?"

I finished making the sock!

This is only the 3rd sock I've ever made so I'm still officially excited about making socks (although I am beginning to understand how this could wear off as I start to cast on the twin, sock number 4).

Things I learnt:

• Cast on to the needles you need for the required gauge, but knit the rib stitch bit onto a size smaller needle. Then you get a proper tight rib (that's my fave bit).

Things I'm thinking:

• I haven't got second sock syndrome yet - I've already cast on for the twin. Just in case it should hit me in the future I'm researching how to knit two socks AT THE SAME TIME! Apparently this is made possible using 2 circular needles simultaneously. I know, it's world-changing!
• UPDATE: 2 socks on 1 circular toe up. I think I prefer this to the 2 circular trick. Thanks to Pinkundine's comment below :)
• Turning the heel is the bit I enjoy doing the most, even if so far I haven't done it without a consultation with a trusty youtube video. 

Updates:

1. One sock finished.
2. One down, one to go.
3. One and a half...
4. Then they were a pair!

I'm also working on other things:

1. The gauge swatch for Marmee's waistcoat. This is swatch number 2. Unfortunately it's still not the right gauge so I don't get to use my funky purple hook on this project, shame. 

2. This is a sneaky peek at something secret. I knitted up a swatch from my stash (leftover from baby blanket). It'll be send it off with a design of my own in answer to a call for submissions for Jane Austen inspired designs from an American online knitting magazine, Knitting Daily *excited!*

What are you working on?

On my needles.

Socks for my hubby. The second pair I have attempted. And so far much more successful than the first pair! A nice tight rib on the cuff. I've just turned the heel, which is deeply satisfying.
Oh, and I got the confidence to work on socks here, a great video tutorial.

Details on ravelry. 
 What are you working on?

Updates:

1. One sock finished.
2. One down, one to go.
3. One and a half...
4. Then they were a pair.