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).

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[snakeling]

I knew about toe-up socks, but not about mocassin-soled socks. This sounds like fun :D

The problem with English-language books is that I'm unlikely to find them here, so I can't leaf through them at the bookstore to find out whether I want to shell out for them :/

Yay DPNs :D

[damned_colonial]

Are you on Ravelry? You could do a search there for basic free sock patterns. Here's one for easy free sock patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search?r=&e=&free=yes&category=socks&query=&sort=difficulty&view=thumblist&facets=#r=&e=&free=yes&category=socks&query=&sort=difficulty&view=thumblist&add_id=4&add=knitting&apply=1&history=1

[snakeling]

Oh, yes, that's what I did. It was part of the problem, because there just was too much choice :D

[aunty_marion]

Amazon should be able to get you some books. The Wendy Johnson patterns recommended above are great - I have her book 'Socks from the Toe Up', which has instructions for the basics, with different toes and heels, and then you add in different stitch patterns on the foot and legs. It has patterns for heavier yarns as well.

If it's too hot for wool, you could try some of the other interesting yarns around - Wendy Happy may be available, and that's mostly bamboo! 75% bamboo/25% nylon. I've also used Zitron Trekking Pro Natura, which is also 25% bamboo/75% wool.