Here is a terrific pattern for the introduction of knitting socks from the cuff down with four double pointed needles. It has a slip stitch heel with toes grafted with Kitchener Stitch (diagrams included for explanation of KS). The cuff is 2x2 ribbing and the rest of the sock is in stockinette stitch.

This patten has been professionally tech edited by Kristen TenDyke and had over half a dozen test knitters contribute and check this pattern so it is as clear as possible.

There are diagrams and full explanations of knitting each section of the sock. Or, if you are a sock veteran and would like a plain vanilla sock pattern, there is a separate section that is “Just the Facts, Ma’am” pattern without the explanations.

Specifics:
Skill Level (1 Easy - 4 Advanced): 2 Experienced Knitter

Description: Basic sock knit from the cuff down and a slip stitch heel. Toes grafted with Kitchener Stitch.

Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm), 4 double pointed, or size needed for gauge

Notions: stitch marker, yarn needle for seaming toe

Yardage: 290 (325, 345, 395) yards (10% added for personal knitting variance):

Yarn used for sample: Schafpate Opal (100 grams/3.5 oz., 425 meters/465 yards; 75% superwash German virgin wool, 25% polyamide), color #2712

Sizes:
(1) Women’s Small women’s shoe 6-7, 7” leg and foot circumference, 9” length

(2) Women’s Medium women’s shoe 8-9/Men’s Small men’s shoe 6-7, 7.5” leg and foot circumference, 9.5” length

(3) Women’s Large women’s shoe 10-11/Men’s Medium men’s shoe 8-9, 7.5” leg and foot circumference, 10.5” length

(4) Men’s Large (men’s shoe 10-11), 8” leg and foot circumference, 11.5” length

Pattern written for size 1 with 2, 3 and 4 in ( ). Sample knit in size 2.

If only one number is listed, it is used for all sizes.

Although personal preferences vary, knit socks at least 1” smaller in circumference and 1/2” shorter than the actual measurement of the foot (back of heel to tip of toes) for a snug fit. Socks stretch both in length and width when wearing.

Lengths given in sizes are merely a starting point. Begin toe decreases when sock is approximately 1.75” from desired finished length.

There are 6 pages total in the pattern. Two sample pages are shown.