Base Doodle Top-Down Socks (Fingering)

**The DOODLE SOCKS (FINGERING)** are your new go-to sock recipe! Try full colorwork socks, decorate the leg, or just add a splash of colorwork along the cuff. Play with different ribbing, heels, and toes. **[Doodles by Pacific Knit Co][1].** use modular patterns & whimsical colorwork motifs to inspire makers to design and knit their perfect project in an easy to follow structure. **Pattern Shape + Charts + Colors = Unique Design!** Now that you’ve got your pattern shape, choose and arrange your Doodle charts and yarn colors. Then, just follow the instructions to create your very own custom project. **6 EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR SOCK:** 1. Work the Cuff 2. Design & Knit Colorwork Leg 3. Place Afterthought Heel 4. Design & Knit Colorwork Foot 5. Work the Toe 6. Pick up and Work the Heel **SIZES** Foot Circumference: 4, 5.5, 6.5 (8, 9.25, 10.5) in 10, 14, 17 (20, 23, 27) cm Sock Height: 3.5, 5.5, 7 (8, 9, 10) in 9, 14, 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm Foot Length: 4.5, 6, 8.5 (10, 11, 12) in 11, 15, 17.5 (22.5, 27.5, 30) cm **YARN** Any sock weight yarn. Sample uses 85% Superwash Merino and 15% Nylon Sock by Yarnaceous Fibers, 100g 437 yards 400 m. Approximate Yardage for Colorwork: 150, 300, 350 (400, 450, 550) yards 137, 274, 320 (365, 411, 502) meters **NEEDLES** US 2 / 2.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge 8 in 20 cm shortie circulars, magic loop, or DPNs **GAUGE** 36 sts & 36 rnds = 4 in 10 cm in colorwork **NOTIONS** Stitch Markers (one in different color) Waste Yarn & Tapestry Needle **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** Stranded colorwork in the round, afterthought heel, toe shaping, and grafting **SHARING** #DoodleSocks @pacificknitco [1]: https://www.pacificknitco.com/collections