As I finally have gotten the grip on the heel and the decreases to get a snug fit of socks in general, I am now making a pair for my husband. As the cross-country skiing season is just at its best, an extra pair of socks feels good after a loooong trip in the woods. I have used the pattern from Bitta Mikkelsgård; Shepherds Socks (I found it in her book but it is on her Ravelry page: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shepherds-socks). I selected the Sterk yarn with alpaca, vary classy brown!