I'm running late today so I'll wait until tomorrow to talk about the afghan. In the meantime, here are the Log Cabin Socks from Handknit Holidays for DH. Because he has skinny feet I used the women's size (48 sts), made sure the sock cuff was the required 8" (otherwise he won't wear them - sigh) , and used my usual heels and toes that work for our feet. The yarn is Peruvian Highland wool and the socks took about 2 1/2 skeins for his size 10 1/2 foot.