Miniature Portuguese Socks from Serra D’Ossa to Knit

Andrea Wong’s miniature Portuguese stocking, from the January/February 2017 issue of PieceWork, is based on socks in the classic style of those from Serra D’Ossa, Portugal.

The more that people appreciate this traditional knitting, the less likely it is that the tradition will be forgotten. Andrea;s hope is to bring wider attention to these true works of art, to showcase their quality and patterns, and to get knitters around the world interested in learning about these socks for generations to come.

Materials

• Regia 4-ply, 75% wool/25% polyamide yarn, fingering weight, 230 yards (210.3 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) skein, 1 skein each of #2054 Bright Red and #2041 Yellow
• Needles, size 0 (2 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Markers
• Tapestry needle

Finished size: 5 inches (12.7 cm) foot circumference, 4¾ inches (12.1 cm) foot length

Gauge: 41 sts and 56 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st

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