These are the first socks that I knitted for myself after taking a class in sock knitting at So Much Yarn.  I made the leg very short as I have very large calves and all store-bought socks fall down and look terrible.  I hadn't even a clue about leg shaping when I knitted these.  I've worn these a lot over the past several months.  As soon as they're washed, they're back on my feet.  Not knowing much about yardage needs, I bought two skeins.  I didn't even use all of one skein since the yarn comes in 100g skeins of 400m each.  I might try something like Jaywalkers for the other skein.

I'm finding that I like really bright colours for my handknit socks.  The socks I buy are usually black or blue to blend with my shoes or trousers.  But that would be so boring to knit with.  Give me something with pizzazz!