I'm new too...just introduced myself yesterday.
When you say a pair of socks going...are you knitting or crocheting? I re-taught myself how to knit after being away from it for probably 35 years. But I recently purchased one of those sock looms and I love it. Just have to make sure to use to correct weight yarn. Of course now I am obsessed with quilting but...sock looming is a take along project.
Welcome...I am addicted to this board. So many great people.