Montemuro

This mosaic sock pattern has been adapted from a traditional sock design from the Montemuro mountains in Portugal. Like all traditional Portuguese garments, the socks are worked inside-out. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg Length: 11 (11, 11.25)" / 27.5 (27.5, 28.75) cm. Foot Length: 8.25 (9, 10.5)" / 21 (23, 26.5) cm. Foot Circumference: 7.5 (7.5, 8.5)” / 19 (19, 22) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Sizes 1 & 2: Mondim by Rosa Pomar (100% wool, 421 yds / 385 m – 100 g). 1 ​skein in each 100 (MC) and 105 (CC). Or approx. 328 yds / 300 m (in A) and 295 yds / 270 m (in B) of fingering-weight yarn. Size 3: Vovó by Rosa Pomar (100% wool, 156 yds / 143 m — 50 g). 3 skeins of 20 (MC) and 2 skeins of 27 (CC). Or approx. 328 yds / 300 m (in MC) and 295 yds / 270 m (in CC) of sport-weight yarn. Needles: US 1.5 (1.5, 3) / 2.5 (2.5, 3) mm DPNs. Notions: 3 stitch markers. **GAUGE** Sizes 1 & 2: 36 sts x 30 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in patt, after blocking. Size 3: 28 sts x 26 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in patt, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are knitted from cuff to toes with a heel flap. They are worked in a mosaic pattern that is adapted from a traditional sock design from the Montemuro mountains in northern Portugal. This technique has been used for generations to decorate socks that are lovingly made for sons and husbands from handspun yarn in natural ecru and dark brown. Like all traditional Portuguese knits, these are entirely purled in the round, which means they are worked inside-out.