Toes Up

Trying a new knitting technique. It took a little time to master the style, but I think it'll become my go-to knitting style. I have an order for some Mom and Me socks, and wanted to try a different technique than the one I typically use. The blue yarn was planned for a woven scarf, but it's turned into the practice yarn.

I have the hardest time keeping my toes from unraveling after I bind them off using my normal top to bottom knitting style. Another problem that I have is running out of yarn. When I make socks for myself, I knit only the slightest leg to the socks, but if I make socks for someone who likes more sock on the leg, I run out. Hopefully, with starting at the foot, I won't run out as often. I wonder if it will feel as though the sock will finish quicker by starting at the bottom. All of my shaping happens from the ankle to the foot, maybe having the leg being a no-brainer, it might go faster. Well, at least psychologically.

The photo was taken after I had started the foot of the sock. Now, I have to admit that this might just end up turning into a pair of mittens, especially after I lost my favorite pair. I realize that it's March, but I live in the Great Lakes area, and we can have snow in May.  
When the mittens/socks are finished, I'll post a photo.