Knitting: Two socks at a time

I am knitting two socks at a time, ladies and gentlemen! Two socks! This is awesome for one very huge and important reason, when you're done knitting one sock, you're pretty much done with the second too. In tonight's class we learned Judy's magic cast-on, which is magical indeed. And we started (from the toe) to increase to our predetermined size. That there is a formula is also awesome because it means after you check your gauge and measure your foot, you can pretty much knit any size sock with any type yarn. For you non-knitters this doesn't mean squat. You're probably yawning while simultaneously wondering why on Earth you're still reading this frackin' post. But for those of you who do knit, seriously - how cool is that formula? I have already purchased my second skein of yarn for the second pair I plan on starting as soon as I get to the appropriate stopping point on this first pair. (That would be when it is time to start the heel. We learn how to do that in the next class in two weeks.) As explained to Megan earlier today, this pair of socks will end up being - when you factor in things like the cost of the class, yarn, and needles - the most expensive pair of socks I've ever owned. So you shouldn't be surprised if I kick off the old shoes and show them to you once they are done. Feel free to ooh and aah.