Doodle Socks (Fingering)

These socks are worked in the round from the top down, beginning with a ribbed cuff. Stranded colorwork is worked down the leg and on the foot. The heel short rows use simple wrap and turn technique, and the toe has wedge shaping. **SIZES** Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Approx. 4, 5½, 6½, (8, 9¼, 10½) in / 10, 14, 16 (20, 23, 27) cm, finished foot circumference **YARN** Any light sport or fingering (4ply) weight yarn that achieves gauge (tension) **YARDAGE** Approx. total yardage – Errata issued; correction applied, below 150, 300, 350 (400, 450, 550) yd / 137, 274, 320 (366, 411, 503) m **NEEDLES** US 2 / 2.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork US 1 / 2.25 mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing 8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs **GAUGE (TENSION)** 36 sts and 36 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (one in different color) Tapestry needle **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** Short rows using wrap and turn; ssk and k2tog decreases; grafting ~~~~~ SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with: La Bien Aimée Merino Super Sock, 75% Merino / 25% Nylon, 467yd/425m per 3½oz/100g