Some socksess

Not a lot, but this was my first solo cast on, join and knit two whole rows without making an utter balls up of it. How did our ancestors all those years ago work out (without the assistance of Internet videos) how to do this?!
Many people have asked why bother when you can get 3 pairs for a quid? My answer is, just because. (and I haven't ruled out the buy 3 pairs for a quid option, just yet.)