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

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

Truly gorgeous long kneehigh boot 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 Gamla Stan design is inspired by inspired by the historic heart of Stockholm, and is patterned and dyed in traditional colours. See below to read the Gamla Stan story.

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Colour: Gamla Stan

One size: EU38/41

About other sizes: We 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. In 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. 

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, Gamla Stan
• 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: NOT Superwash. Yes on a wool wash only setting (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 Gamla Stan pattern: Designer Åse Öjbro, founder of Öjbro Vantfabrik, was inspired by the historic heart of Stockholm when creating the Gamla Stan pattern. A place where every facade, gate and alley bears traces of over 750 years of history. Here you will find Stortorget with memories of Stockholm's bloodbath in 1520 and the site of the city's first water pump. The beautiful facades and churches have been patterned and coloured in traditional shades.