Intro and pattern choice

Hi everyone! I was delighted to open up my first Petals Collection package the other day... I took the obligatory blog step-by-step pictures opening, but I haven't blogged it yet. I just decided on the Pembrokshire Pathways pattern for this beautiful beautiful yarn this time 'round. I'm a new sock knitter and I don't feel up to all the openwork in the accompanying pattern for this round. Right now I just have my skein decoratively hanging on my swift in my studio...