Slip knot cast on.
For the right twist, I used: k2tog without removing loops from left needle, knit into just the first loop again, then remove both
I did follow the toe the way it was written. I like the shape! I’m not sure why you pull the second stitch off the needle, but I did that anyway. Maybe to help round the toe? Not sure. I wouldn’t do it again if I make them a second time. I don’t like the way it interrupts the line of the decreases! I tried to take a photo that shows the toe decreases at the end in case anyone is curious.