simple sock pattern

[Nearlycaughtawoozle]

Despite knitting for many years, I have never knitted socks and would like to knit a pair for DD as a Xmas present. Does anyone have a simple and reliable pattern they could share or link? She has largish feet (size 8) so I did wonder if I'd be better off with a man's pattern.

Are you on Ravelry, OP (if not, why the hell not)? Check out Glenna C.'s pattern here:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-nice-ribbed-sock
It's very clearly written and it's the first successful sock I ever made, and as it's all rib, it's quite stretchy and adaptable, so you don't need to worry about the width. Just borrow one of your DD's favourite socks and base the foot length of your sock on that.

That looks perfect - thank you

Newbie knitter here, wanting to make pfb a christmas stocking...I will have a go at this one rather than all the "easy" patterns in a lovely book I bought ! Thank you woozle and swan

Thanks for the advice polter

I've knitted lots of socks and only ever used the free pattern you can get with Regia yarns. Keep thinking I must try something a bit more adventurous, but frankly you can't do much better for a simple sock. They have (or had) the patterns in John Lewis and I don't think you even need to buy the yarn, just pick up the leaflet.

It's also on Ravelry, if you have an account. Just look for free Regia 4-ply sock.

I may be out of date on this but if you go to the blog Winwick Mum she did a sockalong on her blog and takes you through step by step on every type of needle from cuff to toe. It's how I learned. I've even bought her book now!