THE BASE DOODLE TOE-UP SOCK (FINGERING) 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!

NOTE: Colorwork samples shown as examples of what you can do with this “base” pattern. Charts not included in this pattern.

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!

SIZES

Approx. 4, 5.5, 6.5 (8, 9.25, 10.5) in 10, 14, 17 (20,23, 27) cm foot circumference.

Approx. 3.5, 5.5, 7 (8, 9, 10) in 9, 14, 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm sock height.

Approx. 4.5, 6, 8.5 (10, 11, 12) in 11, 15, 17.5 (22.5, 27.5, 30) cm foot length.

YARN

Any sock 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 85% Superwash Merino and 15% Nylon Sock by Yarnaceous Fibers, 100g 437 yards 400 m.

Yardage listed in total yards per size in colorwork due to the customizable nature of this pattern.

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

One size smaller needle for ribbing (optional)

8 in 20 cm circular needles, Magic Loop, or DPNs

GAUGE

36 sts & 36 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, toe shaping, and grafting.

SHARING

Please share progress photos and finished projects using #PKCDoodleSocks and @pacificknitco