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.][1]** 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 [1]: https://www.pacificknitco.com/collections