THE SOCKS.PNG BUILD · NO. 001

Spaghetti Friend.

A little spaghetti happiness, one piece at a time.

375 pieces30 steps42 part/color combinations

Follow the assembly in order. Each illustration shows the model so far: colored pieces are new, and gray pieces are already placed. Part numbers refer to the LDraw library.

Digital assembly concept based on socks.png. This is not a physically validated building kit. Facial attachments, internal supports, flexible-axle bends, and part/color availability need review before buying or building.

Parts list CSV ↓3D model (MPD) ↓

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A sturdy little foot
Build the yellow pedestal
Outline the base
Support the bowl
Start the golden bowl
Shape the bowl · layer 2
Shape the bowl · layer 3
Shape the bowl · layer 4
Shape the bowl · layer 5
Shape the bowl · layer 6
Shape the bowl · layer 7
Shape the bowl · layer 8
Shape the bowl · layer 9
Shape the bowl · layer 10
Finish the upper wall
Cap the rim
Add the inner ledge
Two bright eyes
A spark of personality
Raise those eyebrows
Make room for a smile
Prepare the topping tray
Spoon on the red sauce
A little extra sauce
Three little meatballs
The first forkful
Twirl across the top
One more happy tangle
Let the noodles drape
The last little noodle

Start at the bottom

A sturdy little foot

01 / 30

Lay the black foundation plates. The small pedestal gives the bowl its familiar silhouette.

Step 1: A sturdy little foot. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 5 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Black	2
3666	Plate 1 x 6	Black	2
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Black	1

Start at the bottom

Build the yellow pedestal

02 / 30

Add the yellow band above the foot. Keep the top level for the wider bowl.

Step 2: Build the yellow pedestal. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 7 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	5
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

Start at the bottom

Outline the base

03 / 30

Add a slightly wider black lip, echoing the bold outline in the reference image.

Step 3: Outline the base. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 7 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Black	3
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Black	2
3020	Plate 2 x 4	Black	1
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Black	1

Start at the bottom

Support the bowl

04 / 30

Bridge the pedestal with a wider foundation. The center stays solid beneath the hollow shell.

Step 4: Support the bowl. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 12 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Black	4
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Black	4
3020	Plate 2 x 4	Black	2
3023b	Plate 1 x 2	Black	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Start the golden bowl

05 / 30

Step the yellow bricks outward to round the bottom of the bowl.

Step 5: Start the golden bowl. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 14 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3005	Brick 1 x 1	Yellow	4
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	4
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	3
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	2
3001	Brick 2 x 4	Yellow	1

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 2

06 / 30

Step the yellow bricks outward to round the bottom of the bowl.

Step 6: Shape the bowl · layer 2. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3004	Brick 1 x 2	Yellow	4
3005	Brick 1 x 1	Yellow	4
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	4
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	2
3010	Brick 1 x 4	Yellow	2
2456	Brick 2 x 6	Yellow	1
3001	Brick 2 x 4	Yellow	1

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 3

07 / 30

Step the yellow bricks outward to round the bottom of the bowl.

Step 7: Shape the bowl · layer 3. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3005	Brick 1 x 1	Yellow	4
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	4
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	3
3004	Brick 1 x 2	Yellow	2
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2
3010	Brick 1 x 4	Yellow	2
2456	Brick 2 x 6	Yellow	1

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 4

08 / 30

Step the yellow bricks outward to round the bottom of the bowl.

Step 8: Shape the bowl · layer 4. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 19 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3005	Brick 1 x 1	Yellow	4
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3004	Brick 1 x 2	Yellow	2
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	1

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 5

09 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 9: Shape the bowl · layer 5. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 16 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	4
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 6

10 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 10: Shape the bowl · layer 6. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 20 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3004	Brick 1 x 2	Yellow	4
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3002	Brick 2 x 3	Yellow	2
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	2
3010	Brick 1 x 4	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 7

11 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 11: Shape the bowl · layer 7. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	6
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 8

12 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 12: Shape the bowl · layer 8. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	6
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 9

13 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 13: Shape the bowl · layer 9. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	6
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Shape the bowl · layer 10

14 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 14: Shape the bowl · layer 10. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	6
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Finish the upper wall

15 / 30

Continue the hollow shell, keeping the wide front face clear for the smile.

Step 15: Finish the upper wall. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	6
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	6
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Cap the rim

16 / 30

Add a black plate rim around the open top. Its outline separates the bowl from the spaghetti.

Step 16: Cap the rim. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 18 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3022	Plate 2 x 2	Black	6
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Black	6
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Black	4
3666	Plate 1 x 6	Black	2

A bowl full of sunshine

Add the inner ledge

17 / 30

Build the ledge that carries the removable topping layer.

Step 17: Add the inner ledge. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 16 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Yellow	4
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Yellow	4
3022	Plate 2 x 2	Yellow	2
3023b	Plate 1 x 2	Yellow	2

Give it a little personality

Two bright eyes

18 / 30

Fit two black round tiles to the face. These small circles give the mascot its friendly expression.

Step 18: Two bright eyes. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 2 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
4150	Tile 2 x 2 Round with Cross Underside Stud	Black	2

Give it a little personality

A spark of personality

19 / 30

Add a white highlight to each eye. These layered face details are conceptual placements; their attachment needs a physical-build review.

Step 19: A spark of personality. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 2 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
98138	Tile 1 x 1 Round with Groove	White	2

Give it a little personality

Raise those eyebrows

20 / 30

Place short, gently arched eyebrows above the eyes.

Step 20: Raise those eyebrows. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 6 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
24246	Tile 1 x 1 with Rounded End	Black	4
3069b	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	Black	2

Give it a little personality

Make room for a smile

21 / 30

Build the curved smile from small black tiles. The corners lift just a little.

Step 21: Make room for a smile. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 8 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3070b	Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	Black	4
24246	Tile 1 x 1 with Rounded End	Black	2
25269	Tile 1 x 1 Corner Round	Black	2

The good stuff

Prepare the topping tray

22 / 30

Cover the inner ledge with a removable layer of plates, ready for sauce and spaghetti.

Step 22: Prepare the topping tray. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 16 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Dark red	8
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Dark red	2
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Dark red	2
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Dark red	2
3795	Plate 2 x 6	Dark red	2

The good stuff

Spoon on the red sauce

23 / 30

Add a bright red surface, leaving its little studs visible between the noodles.

Step 23: Spoon on the red sauce. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 16 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Red	8
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Red	2
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Red	2
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Red	2
3795	Plate 2 x 6	Red	2

The good stuff

A little extra sauce

24 / 30

Add small raised islands of red and dark-red sauce beneath the spaghetti.

Step 24: A little extra sauce. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 22 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
4032a	Plate 2 x 2 Round with Axlehole	Red	14
4032a	Plate 2 x 2 Round with Axlehole	Dark red	8

The good stuff

Three little meatballs

25 / 30

Make each rounded meatball from four dome quarters. Three brown domes peek out of the spaghetti.

Step 25: Three little meatballs. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 12 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
88293	Brick 3 x 3 x 2 Round Corner with Dome Top	Reddish brown	12

A happy tangle

The first forkful

26 / 30

Lay the first flexible yellow strands across the sauce. The shaped axles are counted as whole pieces.

Step 26: The first forkful. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 8 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	8

A happy tangle

Twirl across the top

27 / 30

Cross the first layer with soft, looping strands to create a generous tangle.

Step 27: Twirl across the top. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 8 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	8

A happy tangle

One more happy tangle

28 / 30

Add the topmost loops around the three meatballs.

Step 28: One more happy tangle. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 7 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	7

A happy tangle

Let the noodles drape

29 / 30

Drape long strands over the left and right of the bowl. Keep the eyes and smile in the clear.

Step 29: Let the noodles drape. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 6 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	6

A happy tangle

The last little noodle

30 / 30

Finish with two side strands. The spaghetti friend from socks.png is ready to explore.

Step 30: The last little noodle. New parts in color, previously placed parts in gray.

IN COLOR: 2 NEW PIECES GRAY: PREVIOUS STEPS

Part	Description	Color	Qty
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	2

THE COMPLETE PARTS LIST

Every little piece.

375 pieces across 42 part/color combinations. Quantities match the interactive model and downloadable CSV. Curved noodles are counted as whole flexible axles.

Part	Description	Color	Qty
3008	Brick 1 x 8	Yellow	60
3007	Brick 2 x 8	Yellow	44
3003	Brick 2 x 2	Yellow	40
32235	Technic Axle Flexible 19	Yellow	31
3009	Brick 1 x 6	Yellow	18
3005	Brick 1 x 1	Yellow	16
4032a	Plate 2 x 2 Round with Axlehole	Red	14
3004	Brick 1 x 2	Yellow	12
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Black	12
88293	Brick 3 x 3 x 2 Round Corner with Dome Top	Reddish brown	12
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Black	9
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Dark red	8
3035	Plate 4 x 8	Red	8
4032a	Plate 2 x 2 Round with Axlehole	Dark red	8
24246	Tile 1 x 1 with Rounded End	Black	6
3010	Brick 1 x 4	Yellow	6
3022	Plate 2 x 2	Black	6
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Black	6
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Yellow	4
3070b	Tile 1 x 1 with Groove	Black	4
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Yellow	4
3666	Plate 1 x 6	Black	4
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Yellow	4
3020	Plate 2 x 4	Black	3
2456	Brick 2 x 6	Yellow	2
25269	Tile 1 x 1 Corner Round	Black	2
3001	Brick 2 x 4	Yellow	2
3002	Brick 2 x 3	Yellow	2
3022	Plate 2 x 2	Yellow	2
3023b	Plate 1 x 2	Black	2
3023b	Plate 1 x 2	Yellow	2
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Dark red	2
3034	Plate 2 x 8	Red	2
3069b	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	Black	2
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Dark red	2
3460	Plate 1 x 8	Red	2
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Dark red	2
3710	Plate 1 x 4	Red	2
3795	Plate 2 x 6	Dark red	2
3795	Plate 2 x 6	Red	2
4150	Tile 2 x 2 Round with Cross Underside Stud	Black	2
98138	Tile 1 x 1 Round with Groove	White	2

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