Here are some basic sock knitting techniques that can help beginners get started with sock knitting:

1. Choosing the right needles and yarn for sock knitting

2. Casting on and joining stitches in the round

3. Knitting in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles

4. Basic sock anatomy: cuff, leg, heel, instep, and toe

5. How to knit ribbing for the sock cuff

6. Knitting the leg of the sock

7. Different heel constructions: flap and gusset, short-row, and afterthought heel

8. Picking up stitches for the gusset and heel flap

9. Turning the heel and creating the heel turn

10. How to knit the instep of the sock

11. Decreasing stitches for the toe

12. Kitchener stitch for grafting the toe closed

13. Binding off and finishing the sock

14. Tips for weaving in ends and blocking your finished socks.

By mastering these basic sock knitting techniques, beginners can create a simple, yet functional pair of socks. From there, they can explore more advanced techniques and create more intricate sock designs.