This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks: 25 New Knitting Patterns for Fun & Whimsical Footwear Featuring Pets, Games, Food, Hobbies & More which was published in November 2024. Available as a book or ebook from most book stores.

I could not resist creating some family-friendly and easy-to-knit skull socks. Using some white yarn with tiny speckles of vibrant colors, I was also inspired by the Mexican celebration Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This is a joyful celebration to remember passed loved ones. Celebrated from midnight on November 1 until November 2, it is common to offer festive-colored sugar
skulls to represent a departed loved one. The skulls are whimsical, bright and colorful— nothing to be feared.

These socks are knit from the top down in just two colors. Starting with a twisted ribbed cuff, this pattern has a fun and easy-to-knit (maybe not-sospooky) skull motif that is repeated
throughout the leg and foot. There is a short row heel, so the colorwork pattern can be knit without disruption along the foot. Stitches are decreased for the toe and then grafted together.

Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 8 (9½, 10¾) inches / 19–21 (22.5–24.5, 26–28) cm
Finished circumference: 7 (8½, 9¾) inches / 17.5 (21, 25) cm

Yarn
MC and CC: Fingering weight, PRU Yarns SOUL (85% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon), 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein
Shown in
MC: Spilled Oil (1 skein)
CC: Treat (1 skein)

Gauge
34 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork.