{"product_id":"oejbro-kneehigh-recycled-lambswool-socks-gotland","title":"Long Woollen Rag Socks - Recycled Lambswool - Gotland (Adults 38-41)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*New!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Snuggly kneehigh or long chunky recycled wool socks for winter, knitted in patterns inspired by traditional Swedish motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly gorgeous kneehigh socks made from recycled lambswool in Sweden by Öjbro Vantfabrik, dyed in subtle natural colours. Knit with reinforced heel \u0026amp; toe for extra strength. Wonderfully cosy to wear at home, they also make perfect winter socks with boots. So soft and warm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÖjbro 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gotland design shows Gotland Russ horses galloping with their herd on Lojsta Moor and is dyed in traditional colours. This pattern is also available in lovely Merino socks and cosy mittens. See below to read the Gotland story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Buy a pair of adults' socks, get 20% off our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woollykins.com.au\/collections\/mending-kits\/products\/darn-it-mend-it-darning-kit\" title=\"Sock Darners Kit for mending 100% Wool Socks by Woollykins Australia New Zealand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSock Darner's Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful gift for sock lovers, wool lovers and Zero Wasters everywhere!  Learn the age old art of darning your socks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGotland Brown, Gotland Chalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne size:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU \u003c\/span\u003e38\/41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout other sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cem\u003e We\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e decided to only get one size in the rag socks because in order to stock the smaller size we would have to double our order or halve the pattern selection. Because we sell relatively so few of the size 35-37 size socks, we decided to just get the most popular size but personally as a size 36.5-37 size foot, they actually fit me fine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIn the fit advice below there are some patterns that are more firm fitting than others so they might be ones to focus on but generally it seems they all work for smaller feet too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the fit: \u003c\/strong\u003eÖjbro 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit advice\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSLIM - fits like a gentle little foot hug. Patterns: Futhark, Lycksele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMED - the sweet-spot fit for most feet. Patterns: Ekshärad, Fästfolk, Gotland, Kören, Yggdrasil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGENEROUS - for those who like a bit of extra wiggle room for their toes. Patterns: Dalarna, Haga, Skaftö, Skogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to put them on\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBecause 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!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woollykins.com.au\/collections\/ojbro-vantfabrik\" title=\"Ojbro Vantfabrik Swedish Knit Socks, Accessories and Blankets available from Woollykins Australia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eÖjbro Vantfabrik\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recycled lambswool sourced in Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Knitted from recycled lambswool with elastane, reinforced in toe and heel with polyamide (70% Wool, 5% Elastane, 25% Polyamide)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% biodegradable\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Washable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes (see our \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/woollykins.myshopify.com\/pages\/how-to-wash-your-woollykins\"\u003eguide to washing wool\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWool 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of the Gotland pattern: \u003c\/strong\u003eGotland has been home to wild horses since ancient times. The Gotland Russ is one of Sweden’s oldest pony breeds and the country’s only native horse. They still live free on Lojsta Moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Gotland Russ is both mythical and fascinating. Findings from the Stone Age show that ponies have existed on Gotland for over 5,000 years. Thanks to the dedication of the local population, the Russ continue to live as they have for millennia, roaming the forested moors of Gotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the words of designer Åse Öjbro, founder of Öjbro Vantfabrik: \u003cem\u003e\"With this pattern, I wanted to capture the feeling of fellowship with horses and our shared history—our beloved, strong, and hardy Gotland Russ. Gotlanders call them \"skogsbaggar.\" I visited Gotland as a child and still remember the awe-inspiring Russ and the stories of their long history. Today, one herd remains on Lojsta Moor, a 650-hectare area where the Russ live year-round in the open.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oejbro Vantfabrik","offers":[{"title":"Gotland Chalk \/ 38\/41","offer_id":52824023171369,"sku":"OJB-rag-socks-3841-Gotland-KALK","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gotland Brown \/ 38\/41","offer_id":52824015536425,"sku":"OJB-rag-socks-3841-Gotland-BRUN","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0154\/7741\/files\/OEJBRO-Vantfabrik-GOTLAND-Chunky-Long-Merino-Wool-Jacquard-Pattern-Socks-03.jpg?v=1773985490","url":"https:\/\/www.woollykins.com.au\/products\/oejbro-kneehigh-recycled-lambswool-socks-gotland","provider":"Woollykins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}