1 sock down.. but 3 more to go

sorry about the poor image quality ... The first sock is done, but it does not fit the receiver well, hence i have decided to knit the other one ( right side)
Since this is done is stockinette stitch, it is very much easier and faster to knit. As for the old one, it fits me like a glove, so i have decided to keep that for myself..
I guess socks for the male is rather easier to knit.

I have learn a thing or 2 by knitting socks.
1. You can follow the pattern all the way, but it may not fit the receiver well ( look at mr H)

2. Even with proper measurements of foot size and width, the yarn may not accomodate accordingly. ( think ribbing, k1, p1)

3. When picking up the stitches from the turned heel, pick up the stitch exactly at the edge, not 1 row below it, you will end up with a bump underneath your foot when you walk.

4. Never have too much expectations with your first sock, you may spend hours figuring out the 'puzzle' and knit like you have never knit before, the result will never be the same as what you pictured it to be.

5. You are bound to waste yarn.. or rip it off

6. You will end up knitting 2 pairs of different socks.

7. You will feel like an octopus .. struggling with 5 double point needles

8.Or maybe, it is just me..