Basic Doodle Socks

Get ready for endless customization with one pattern! The Basic Doodle Socks include 26 unique mix-and-match colorwork charts - but ALL DOODLE CHARTS will also work with this pattern!

So if you have always wanted to modify the Doodles into socks - here's your chance to skip having to do the math! I've written up my first modular colorwork sock pattern!

THE BASIC DOODLE SOCKS This sock pattern is worked in the round, from the top down. It begins with a ribbed cuff, then a section of “doodle” colorwork, then a short row heel using wrap and turn, before finishing with similar colorwork along the foot, and basic shaping for the toe.

SIZE(S)

Adult Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)

MEASUREMENTS

Foot Circumference:  6.5 (8, 9.25, 10.5) in [16.5 (20, 23, 27) cm] Measurements taken after blocking.

Socks are intended to fit with negative ease, however colorwork is also less stretchy than stockinette. Choose a size with a approx. 0.5 in [1.25 cm] negative ease based on actual foot circumference to ensure a snug finished fit.

The length of the cuff, leg, and foot are customizable by working more or less of the colorwork charts.

YARN 

Any standard sock or light fingering weight yarn.

Sample uses Cedar House Yarns Sapling Sock 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon; 463 yards [423 m]; Colors: Straw (cream) and Ink (black)

Yardage listed as approximate total yards per size, for two socks, due to the variable nature of this pattern.

• 350 (400, 450, 550) yards [320 (365, 411, 502) m]
• Approx. 1 skein main color and 2-3 accent colors

NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 2/2.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Cuff/Heel/Toe: US 1/2.25 mm or size smaller than gauge

DPNs, magic loop, or 8 in [20 cm] short circular needles

GAUGE

36 sts and 36 rows per 4 in [10 cm] in colorwork

NOTIONS

5 (3, 7, 4) Stitch markers (one in different color)

Scissors & Tapestry needle

SHARING

Please share your progress photos and finished knits using #BasicDoodleSocks