Mystery Sock Knit-Along—Family Jewels

Now I know why the knit-along is called Family Jewels—it’s because of the nifty heart bead provided in the kit.  Also, notice the repeated knitted hearts where the bead is inserted and also along the cuff.  I just love this pattern.

So, in the end, the socks  don’t fit me.  They are huge!  The knit-along didn’t come with a small size to knit so I had to do the medium because of the number of stitches in the pattern.  I know they will fit my best friend so I’m not worried about it.  I had a great time learning new stitches and techniques.  I can now knit socks from the toe up, two at a time, on one circular needle using the Magic Loop method.  No more second sock syndrome for me.  They will both be finished at the same time.
I started another pair of just plain socks using the methods I learned during this knit-along.  Once I develop the perfect fitting sock for me I doubt if I will ever go back to knitting socks on 5 double point needles again.  Magic Loop is the way to go!