Socks in progress.

Thought I'd follow my progress on a pair of socks for my husband. I cast on last night and am working on the toes today. I have included a picture of my progress around noon, then will have a second picture at the end of the day.

I am using size a 1 (2.50mm) 40" cable for magic loop method. The yarn is Knit Picks Comfy Fingering in the color "Whisker." The yarn is 75% Pima Cotton and 25% Acrylic. The yarn is super soft in hand and has a really pretty sheen to it. I can't wait to feel the finished socks!

I am using my favorite sock construction techniques with the double lattice stitch for the instep and leg of the sock. Someone somewhere has no doubt used this stitch for socks before, but I am not following any pattern. If I feel so inclined, I may make a pattern for these socks as I go.

This is the method I used to cast on. The method is called a Turkish cast on (magic loop is the technique using one circular needle instead of two, it does not refer to the cast on method used). Anyway, I like this method because it is very easy to do, easy to remember, and has a seamless look (plus it is comfy on the toes).

I have a cup of coffee next to me and E3 coverage on the TV... this has got to be the perfect set up for power knitting :)

UPDATE @ midnight

Here is my progress at the end of the day. As you can see, the toe section is complete and I have a few rounds of the stitch pattern complete. The yarn really makes the stitches pop. I hope to have enough done by the end of tomorrow to really show the stitch pattern clearly. Also note that the color is off in this second picture. The yarn appears to be more of a green than a silvery gray.