Beginner's sock

[snakeling]

I've got cotton yarn and needles and I'm ready to knit my first sock. Except that I'm kinda overwhelmed by the choice available, so could you recommend a good beginner's pattern?

I've only one circular needle, but on the other hand, I actually like double-pointed needles (actually I like them better :D).

Comments

[aedifica]

Agreed about cotton not being ideal for sock yarn, especially first socks (unless maybe it's one of those cotton sock yarns that's really a blend with something else for stretch).

snakeling, socks can be fun and not too difficult, but wool is a much easier yarn to work with for them! If you're allergic to wool, I still recommend something stretchier than cotton.

Of the sock patterns I've used, the one I'd most recommend to a sock beginner is this one, for worsted weight yarn: Beginner Socks # 9728. It's not a free pattern, alas, but it helped me get used to sock construction and then I was able to branch out to other patterns. What weight is the yarn you intend to use?

[snakeling]

No, I'm not allergic to wool, but it's so hot here that cotton is just more comfortable to knit. I'll have a look for cotton blended with something stretchy. I'll ask my local yarn shop :)

The yarn is fingering, I think. French yarn doesn't have weight level, so I go by recommended needle size to find out.

I'd prefer not to buy patterns, because there are a lot of nice free ones out there, and yarn is expensive enough ;) Plus apparently those aren't available as download, so getting hold of them would be a pain. But I'll keep it in mind if I can't find anything better. Thanks :)