Polar Arc (Top Down)

***New!*** Check out *[Hyperion][1]*, a striped sock that's based on this construction. *Polar Arc* is engineered specifically for gradient and self striping yarns. The structure exploits the properties of fabric worked on the bias and reinforced heel stitch to create a heel *without a heel turn*. Unlike with other sock patterns, you don’t get a break in hue or pattern across the instep because he heel is completely integrated with the body of the sock. This sock is worked **top down**. The [toe-up pattern][2] is sold separately, or you can buy both of them together in the eBook [Polar ARChitecture][3]. This pattern is structurally identical to the toe-up version with one small exception: at the very end of the arch, just before the toe, this pattern includes an additional 3(3, 5, 7) rounds of shaping. If a precise match with toe up is desired, simply skip these rounds and go directly to working the toe. This pattern consists of 5 separate files: One file for each size (S, M, L, XL) and one file for half-sizes. When you purchase the pattern you get all of these files. Finished circumferences range from 6.5 to 10 inches. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/hyperion-up--down [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polar-arc-toe-up [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/polar-architecture/patterns