[margaret-029]

beginner sock knitter. what is best yarn to use for a beginner?

 

[chickkie]

any sock yarn is good, beginner or experienced knitter the same

 

[Gerripho]

Sometimes it's easier to learn if you make a sock with a larger yarn. Here's one set of videos that will walk you through the various parts of the sock. Notice she is using worsted weight yarn and US#5 needles. Once you can see the construction, then doing socks with sock yarn and US#1 needles will be much easier. It isn't necessary to use the bigger yarn. It's really up to you and how confident you are in your knitting abilities.

http://verypink.com/2011/01/13/video-lesson-learn-to-knit-socks/

 

[Windmill Knitter]

Yes, start with worsted weight yarn and size 5 needle. Your yarn should have some nylon content (25%) to make the yarn more durable.

 

[JTM]

For the very first pair or two... I would try knitting in a worsted weight yarn, and using size 5 needles or larger. Once you have learned the parts of a sock...switch to fingering yarn or sock yarn with a wool, nylon mix. The nylon will add strength to your socks to give them a longer life.
Two patterns I found most useful when I started knitting socks...
Toe Up Raggi Sock pattern and Lifestyle Toe Up Sock pattern are both available free through Ravelry.
Working initially with larger needles and thicker yarn allows you to really see how things go together.
Jane

 

[knitnanny]

I would use a less expensive yarn so you can practice and not feel bad if you frog it or play around with the pattern...

 

[Ronie]

my first pair was done with Red Heart and Sole .. it was a really nice yarn. My socks could of been nicer if I had done toe up and could try them on.. plus I didn't adjust to my foot and they are a tad too short..lol I wear them and love them but I learned a lot from that first pair of socks..

 

[lindajot]

For my first pair, I just grabbed some baby yarn from my stash to practice on, and I think sz 4 needles.
They ended up being more my husbands size, and even though they are pink and yellow, he wears them a lot at home, lol.
I was glad I didn't try sock yarn to start, as it was easier to learn on this.

 

[margaret-029]

Thanks for the help in yarn choice for "the beginner sock knitter". You gave me the go ahead that I needed. Thanks again

 

[chooksnpinkroses]

....My socks could of been nicer if I had done toe up and could try them on..... quote]

I always knit my socks cuff down and I can try them on if I need to, even if I'm using DPN's. Circulars make it even easier!