I decided it was time that I invented a pair of socks - this is the result:

From the side:
front:

and bottom:
As you can probably tell, they don't make a perfect couple, because I managed to make the stripes match up better on the second one than on the first.
But I really like them. They are very comfortable and fit my pointy feet very nicely.

Sorry for the links instead of pictures - it's only my second post  



Pattern found at http://www.craftydiversions.com/patterns/buccaneers%20booty.htm

I obviously used different colours (am waiting for some nicer yarn in the mail).
In addition to that I put a skull on each heel flap.