I cannot recommend silvers sock class highly enough. The two socks (hose) toe up on one circular needle method is ideal for beginners and is how I did my first pair. I would also highly recommend learning to knit continental style as soon as you possibly can if only because it makes doing rib a dream instead of a drudge. This youtube clip gives a very good demonstration of the process and is the one I've used to teach myself the technique. I'm now doing five pairs of hose simultaneously by virtue of the wonderful KnitPro interchangeable circular needles which allow me to use one pair of needles for all five pairs of socks. Brilliant!! Available, in the UK anyway, from the lovely ladies at GetKnitted who are very friendly and helpful. Hope this helps.