Inspired by the perfect little Portuguese coffee the Bica socks are knit toe-up with a German short-row heel and bobble pattern.

SIZE
S (M, L)
To fit size; women’s US 4 -6 (7-9, 10-12) EU 35-37 (38-40, 41-43)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference 7 (8, 9)” 17.5 (20.5, 23)cm
Leg length, cuff to base of heel 6”/ 15cm

YARN
Fingering weight yarn approx 300 - 400 yards / 274 - 366 metres

Shown in
Retrosaria Mondim (100% wool, 421 yards / 385 metres, 100 grams): 1 ball of #302

NEEDLES
One 32” (80cm) long circular needle US 1.5 (2.5mm) or one set of double-pointed needles (dpns) size US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry Needle
Stitch marker

GAUGE
33 sts and 44 rnds = 4”/ 10cm in stockinette stitch in the rnd using US 1.5 / 2.5mm needles

SKILLS REQUIRED
Magic loop
German short rows
Stretchy bind-off (I used Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off)
Turkish cast-on

With thanks to my test knitters and wonderful tech-editor.