Learning a new sock technique

One of my goals this weekend was to try to knit the "class" sock from a Christmas gift book, Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. I have knit two pairs of socks in my knitting life, one cuff-down and one toe-up but both using the short-row heel method. I wanted to try a sock with a different heel and thought I'd start small. The "class" sock is knit in worsted weight yarn (some leftover Caron Simply Soft) and is only 32 stitches around. I used the two circular needle method ('cause I hate double pointed needles). I'm quite proud of my sock:

It measures 5 1/4 inches from back of heel to tip of toe and 5 3/4 inches around. My Kitchener stitch bind-off still needs a bit of work...there's a bit of an "ear" on one side of the toe.

Of course, I'm showing the best side of it in this shot:

Next to tackle a real pair of socks with gussets! I'm hoping to find a pattern that is toe-up rather than cuff-down because it is easier to try them on as you knit to get the best fit.