My Socks Suck

I've done the heel and the instep of my sock, using the pattern that came with the Fleece Artist Sock Yarn.

And really, it sucks. It's baggy around my ankle, and the heel is square and wonky. I'll give me blisters for sure.

I just read this article from knitty, and I'm gonna try winging this on my own.
CO 48 stitches, here we come!

(I'd post a picture of the sucky socks, but my sucky camera batteries are dead)