THE BASE DOODLE TOE-UP SOCK (DK) is going to be one of your new favorites! Simple construction, but easy to modify and ready to add tons of colorwork. Whether you want to add just a little colorwork detail near the ends, or knit a pair for every theme, this is a perfect pattern to get creative with! Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. are modern, modular patterns that allow makers to design and knit exactly what they want within an easy to follow framework. Because every motif works with every pattern shape, Doodle Patterns enable endless customization within one pattern! Our Base Doodle Patterns are the first step in the Doodle Framework! Choose any Base Doodle Pattern, choose charts from any Collection, choose your yarns, and start knitting! This pattern is worked in the round from the toe up. The toe is cast on and shaped, before working design-your-own colorwork on the foot. An afterthought heel is placed, before finishing the colorwork on the leg. Then the cuff is finished and bound off. Lastly, the afterthought heel is picked up and worked. SIZES Approx. 4, 6 (8, 10) in [10, 15, (20,25) cm] foot circumference. Approx. 3, 5, (8, 10) in [7.5, 12.5, (20, 22.5) cm] sock height. Approx. 4.5, 8.5, (10, 12) in [11, 17.5, (25, 30) cm] foot length. YARN Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Doodles are designed to use leftover yarn, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. Yarn shown is a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged. Sample uses 100% Superwash Merino DK by Moonglow Yarn Co. 115g. 250 yards [228 m.] Yardage listed in total yards per size in colorwork due to the customizable nature of this pattern. 150, 250 (300, 350) yards 137, 229 (274, 320) meters NEEDLES US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge One size smaller needle for ribbing (optional) 8 in [20 cm] circular needles, Magic Loop, or DPNs GAUGE 24 sts & 24 rounds per 4 in [10 cm] NOTIONS Stitch markers (one in different color if adding colorwork) Waste yarn & Tapestry needle SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Special techniques include (optional) stranded colorwork in the round, afterthought heel, Judy's Magic Cast-On, increases, and grafting.
