Listmania!
I've knit from these, an ongoing list
Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started)Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started) by Ann Budd
Buy new: £8.67 / Used from: £7.13
I've knit 2-3 socks for my husband from this, excellent stuff. If you want or need a basic how-to-knit socks book this one I've found the clearest
The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and GaugesThe Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges by Ann Budd
Buy new: £12.39 / Used from: £11.50
For when you can't find that garment in your head in one of the books, though sizing seems to be a little off, and I'm not the only one.
Hats: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen Series)Hats: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen Series) by Knitters Magazine
Buy new: £8.99 / Used from: £8.00
a huge variety, my first experience of modular knitting in this one
Knitting for Special EffectKnitting for Special Effect by Debby Robinson
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £0.01
Waistcoat knitted with no embelishments, still pretty, Biker Jacket being knit
Knitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling KnitterKnitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter by Nancy Bush
Buy new: £8.02 / Used from: £4.50
I've knit two of the socks and intend to knit more. Spiral Binding makes it very useful
Magical Needlework: 35 Original Projects and PatternsMagical Needlework: 35 Original Projects and Patterns by Dorothy Morrison
Buy used from: £4.86
I've knit the bookmarks and several other projects are waiting their turn
Knitting Socks with Handpainted YarnKnitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
Buy new: £8.29 / Used from: £6.74
while these do highlight handpainted yarns, they also work with commercial yarns, husband loves his Escher socks
Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's KnittersModular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters by Iris Schreier
Buy new: £8.49 / Used from: £4.55
made a waistcoat from this one, very happy with it, the variagated yarn added to the interest.
Favorite SocksFavorite Socks by Ann Budd
Buy new: £9.32 / Used from: £7.50
Made Falling leaves from this, nice pattern, useful book
"Woman's Weekly" Knitting Book"Woman's Weekly" Knitting Book
Buy used from: £0.01
Pretty cabled waistcoat knit from this one
The Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative KnittersThe Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters by Claire Crompton
Buy new: £8.26 / Used from: £6.74
Made some lavender bags from this one, good clear instructions with some patterns
Yarn Stash Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop FavouritesYarn Stash Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop Favourites
Buy new: £6.05 / Used from: £3.00
Bluebell socks knit, a few others on needles.
Not Just SocksNot Just Socks by Sandi Rosner
Buy new: £13.99 / Used from: £26.62
Some great ideas, and socks, to make with sock yarn
Not Just More SocksNot Just More Socks by Sandi Rosner
Buy new: £13.99
more great ideas, I buy sock yarn on holidays and many of these patterns use about the same as a pair of socks would
Vogue Knitting Very Easy Knits: The Best of Very Easy Very VogueVogue Knitting Very Easy Knits: The Best of Very Easy Very Vogue
Buy new: £9.91 / Used from: £3.86
I've knit a T shaped top from this, pretty easy but with some nice detail.