Base Doodle Top-Down Socks (DK)

To purchase on Ravelry, see Base Doodle Top-Down Socks (DK).

Base Doodle Socks (DK) are your new go-to sock recipe! Try full colorwork socks, decorate the leg, or just add a splash of colorwork along the cuff. Play with different ribbing, heels, and toes. 

Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. uses modular patterns & whimsical colorwork motifs to inspire makers to design and knit their perfect project in an easy to follow structure. 

Pattern Shape + Charts + Colors = Unique Design!
Now that you've got your pattern shape, choose and arrange your Doodle charts and yarn colors.
Then, just follow the instructions to create your very own custom project. 

6 EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR SOCK:

1. Work the Cuff
2. Design & Knit Colorwork Leg
3. Place Afterthought Heel
4. Design & Knit Colorwork Foot
5. Work the Toe
6. Pick up & Work the Heel

SIZES
Foot Circumference: 4, 6 (8, 10) in 10, 15, (20,
25) cm
Sock Height: 3, 5, (8, 10) in 7.5, 12.5, (20, 22.5) cm
Foot Length: 4.5, 8.5, (10, 12) in 11, 17.5, (25, 30) cm

YARN
Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn.
Sample uses 100% Superwash Merino DK by
Moonglow Yarn Co. 115g. 250 yards 228 m.
Approximate Yardage for Colorwork:
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 for ribbing (optional)
8 in 20 cm shortie circulars, magic loop, or DPNs

GAUGE
24 sts & 24 rnds = 4 in 10 cm in colorwork

NOTIONS
Stitch Markers (one in different color)
Waste Yarn & Tapestry Needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Stranded colorwork in the round, afterthought heel,
toe shaping, and grafting

SHARING
#DoodleSocks @pacificknitco