Third sock's a charm

Not to be beaten by the sock, I am giving it another
chance. I've decided that I will not be defeated by 3, 4 or even 5 dpns.
I will not allow short row heels slow me down nor will I allow
the picking up of stitches to deter me from my goal: an entire
pair of socks!

And to that end, here is the beginning of my
sockorama:

I shall not be moved.