Cindy, there is a step by step pattern and sock demo for making socks at www.royea.net. That's the one I followed when I learned how to make socks. I've made 4 pairs and I still follow these steps when I make socks. It's really good at explaining things and really easy to follow.

I just looked at that link, thank you very much I am off to see if I can get some straight needles. I only have circulars. :)

Cindy

Here's a sock pattern,though I have not used it.

I've heard others say that the pattern with Lion Brand's Magic Stripes yarn is a good one.

Like Cindy, I've only made 3 pair, but I'm looking forward to doing more. The more you educate yourself in the beginning, but better it will be for you. I bought a beginner sock book which was helpful too. If you do a search of the knitting forum, you might come up with other sock help. We've discussed socks a few times before.

Good luck.

Here is a link that might be useful: About.com sock pattern