First pair of socks, ever - mlj1954 - Progress Photos

I have never finished a pair of socks. It is looking pretty good that I should be able to get this pair done:

This is Lion Brand Magic Stripes Yarn (330 yards). It is superwash wool/nylon mix.

Fortunately, I guess I really liked this yarn since I bought three skeins and am also making gloves:

I cast on for the socks on February 13, as part of the Ravelympics challenge. I finished the first one and cast on the second one this past Saturday, February 20. This is how they are so far. I was planning on finishing the second one last evening but took some really good sinus medicine and went to bed instead. But here is how they match up now:

Isn't it cool how the strips match! I had to unwind part of the one ball but then I remembered the fingers on the gloves and since I think it would be okay, I am going to use the little bit of ball for the fingers on the glove.

I am hoping to have both socks finished by the end of lunch today . . . I guess I'll just skip exercising! Its a sacrifice but I'm willing to do it . . . and besides my sinuses will probably appreciate it too!