Long Woollen Rag Socks - Recycled Lambswool - Kören (Adults 38-41)

*New! Snuggly kneehigh/long chuncky recycled wool socks for winter, knitted in patterns inspired by traditional Swedish motifs.

Truly gorgeous long socks made from recycled lambswool in Sweden by Öjbro Vantfabrik, dyed in subtle natural colours. Knit with reinforced heel & toe for extra strength. Wonderfully cosy to wear at home, they also make perfect winter socks with boots. So soft and warm!

Öjbro Vantfabrik is dedicated to preserving and sharing Swedish knitting heritage. Each pair of beautiful jacquard knit socks features a design drawn from traditional patterns and personal stories.


The Kören design celebrates all the wonderful choir singers in Sweden. This pattern is also available in cosy handwarmers. See below to read the Körenstory.

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Colours: Kören Kerstin (Grey), Kören Katarina (Mustard)

One size: EU38/41

About the fit:Öjbro socks are jacquard-knitted: this is stranded colourwork characterised by floats on the inside which carry the coloured yarns and create such intricate patterns. This means each pair gets its own little personality. It also changes the thickness of the sock, and affects the fit. Some socks fit a bit slimmer, others a bit more “hug-friendly.” Wondering about the fit? See below:

Fit advice:

• SLIM - fits like a gentle little foot hug. Patterns: Futhark, Lycksele
• MED - the sweet-spot fit for most feet. Patterns: Ekshärad, Fästfolk, Gotland, Kören, Yggdrasil
• GENEROUS - for those who like a bit of extra wiggle room for their toes. Patterns: Dalarna, Haga, Skaftö, Skogen.

How to put them on:
Because jacquard socks have floats on the inside, we recommend you put your socks on like your mum used to do for you when you were a child. Bunch them up to the toe, put your foot in place and then unravel the rest of the sock up your leg. Don’t try to just shove your whole foot in from the cuff as your toes might catch some of the floats!!

Brand: Öjbro Vantfabrik
Designed in: Sweden
Origin of Fibre: Recycled lambswool sourced in Sweden
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Fabric structure: Knitted from recycled lambswool with elastane, reinforced in toe and heel with polyamide (70% Wool, 5% Elastane, 25% Polyamide)
100% biodegradable: No
Machine Washable: Yes (see our guide to washing wool)

Care: Handwash using a gentle wool shampoo recommended for best results. To machine wash, choose a cold wool cycle, skipping the spin cycle. Dry flat on a towel, gently reshaping while wet. Do not tumble dry. Wool feels comfortable and dry, even when you sweat. It can absorb a lot of moisture (up to 33% of its dry weight). Air between uses, wash only when required. 

The story of the Kören pattern: Designer Åse Öjbro, founder of Öjbro Vantfabrik, has captured the universal joy of choir singing through rows of choir singers on a bed of traditional folk decorations. 

Choral singing has been a major popular pastime in Sweden for over a hundred years, with an estimated 600,000 people singing in various types of choirs. "The Swedish Choral Miracle" is remarkably large for a small country like Sweden. One explanation for this lies in the large social movements that emerged in Sweden during the 1800s, which all used the choir as a powerful tool to spread their ideas and foster a sense of community. In Sweden today, choral singing has become an activity for anyone seeking joy, community, and a chance to express themselves through music. 

In the words of Åse Öjbro: "With the Kören pattern, I want to portray the sense of community that so many talented singers experience when they sing together. Choir singing is truly a "feel-good" activity. My mother, Kerstin, sang in several choirs, and I have seen firsthand how she sings with all her heart when standing side by side with her choir friends. I am proud that my mother was a chorister who spread the joy of life to many. Therefore, I wanted to dedicate this pattern to her - and to all choir singers."