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

[snakeling]

Loose socks drive me batty. I think I can find cotton-elastic yarn, though, so I'll look for that next time I'm at the yarn shop.

Good point about baby socks, especially as I have a new niece :D

Having not read the other comments...

[pinesandmaples]

Actually, a cotton-nylon-something blend would be best. I have a pair of socks made with Regia Cotton Top that have all the lovely properties of cotton socks (cool) with all the staying power of wool. Yarns like that are a nice medium.

People also seem to like Cascade Fixation (which also comes in a solid) as a cotton sock yarn that doesn't suck.