Sock Attempt #3

I decided to give socks another go when I met a male knitter who was making a gorgeous pair using Mountain Colors. This yarn is lxurious and I figured my sweetie deserved some socks since I won't make him a sweater until after we are married.
I used the same pattern but the thing that made me love these socks, and in turn sock knitting, is that I decided to endure the tedium of 2x2 ribbing for 6 inches. These socks do not sag around the ankles! The color is great, too. It's a little darker than in this picture and that weird red flashing ends up on the bottom of the foot. Best of all, they fit Sam perfectly and he loves them.