Yarn for first socks (Socks that Rock?)

[Jill A.]

To those of you who have recently knit your first socks...

I have been trying to knit socks, but not getting very far.

I have some Opal I bought on ebay, but while it is great yarn, I need to start on something slightly larger.

What do you think about "Socks that Rock" medium weight? Would that help?

I TOTALLY want to knit socks, and I'm not giving up, but I need help!!!

[mwedzi]

i don't see why it shouldn't work. people do make socks with it. though i have heard (haven't used this yarn myself), that the lightweight is already kinda thick, thicker than Opal definitely, and so the medium weight makes it a little harder to get the socks in your shoes. if you don't mind house socks, though, it's no prob.

[tarrentella]

I don't know 'socks that rock' (although i wish i did becuase ti sounds funky) but i see no reason for not usiing a heavier weight yarn as long as you dont mind thicker socks.

I am just about to start the heel of my first ever sock. I am using a DK weight yarn because a) i thought somthing a bit thicker might be easier to manage first time round and b) im making these as walking socks so they need to be a bit thicker anyway.