Socks!

[DecemberFlower]

I just got a skein of sock yarn, and I've been trying to decide what sock pattern to use. I'm trying to find something that's not lacy and not excessively plain. Does anyone know of a good pattern?

I've already checked out the Knitty patterns, and none of those really do anything for me.  

[Brunette_Star]

There's a craft book out called "Learn to knit socks!" that has a lot of sock patterns. They have a basic sock pattern, an argyle sock pattern, and several other types of socks. All of them use double-pointed needles.  

[Catcheen]

Socks as far as the eye can see

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/socks.php  

[Beboots]

I love knitting socks! XD I have no advice for you, pattern-wise (I've never used a sock pattern - my friend taught me the basics, and I've muddled my way through all my other pairs, teaching myself), except that I reccomend you try something simple to do. Turning the heel the first time will blow your mind, so make it easier on yourself and don't stick complicated cable patterns in there - at least not thefirst time. wink

 

[taligator]

Here's a suggestion for staying motivated while knitting (or crocheting) socks ..

Start one, do half of it, start the next one and finish it ... you'll then only have half a sock to finish once you've finished that one.

A lot of people finish one sock and then lose interest in completing the second sock. When you've got one half completed you feel more motivated to finish since it's already half done.

Sock Knitters

Socks 101 (excellent photo instructions)  

[DecemberFlower]

I guess I should note that I ended up going with Jaywalkers. 3nodding

Thanks for the suggestions, anyway. I went through a bunch of the Knitting Pattern Central patterns and bookmarked a bunch that I liked for future reference, but then my laptop died and I lost all my bookmarks. ): I'll find the patterns again, but it really sucks to have to go through them again.  

[firrantello]

DecemberFlower

I guess I should note that I ended up going with Jaywalkers. 3nodding

Thanks for the suggestions, anyway. I went through a bunch of the Knitting Pattern Central patterns and bookmarked a bunch that I liked for future reference, but then my laptop died and I lost all my bookmarks. ): I'll find the patterns again, but it really sucks to have to go through them again.

I use del.icio.us so that won't happen. http://del.icio.us rocks. and you can tag them, so you can sort them pretty much however you want... i have mine by what the pattern makes, but i've seen some where it's by yarn weight or something. good luck recovering all your links at any rate.