Irja socks by Malin Lind

Irja socks

Knitting
October 2025
Light Fingering ?
30 stitches and 45 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
459 yards (420 m)
1 (2) 3 (4)
English Swedish
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The Irja socks is knitted from the toe up, with asymmetrical toes to create a right and a left sock. The heel is worked using a Fleegle heel. The top of the socks features a simple lace pattern that adds character to the design.

Techniqes used:

  • Judy´s magic cast on
  • Lace
  • Fleegle heel
  • Stockinette stitch
  • Increase
  • Decrease
  • Ribbing
  • Magic loop

Size: 1 (2) 3 (4)

Measurements: 18,5 (20) 21,5 (22,5) cm circumference.
The length of the socks can easily be adjusted to fit different sizes. How to do so is described in the pattern.

Yarn suggestion: Sock yarn from Limmo design 100g = 420 m/459 yards.

Filcolana arwetta 50g = 210 m/230 yards.

Or any other light fingering weight sock yarn.

Yardage: Approximately 70 - 100 g = 420m/459 yards depending on how long you make your socks.

Needles: Circular needles 2,5 mm/US1,5 80–100 cm/32” - 40” since magic loop method is used.

Gauge: 30 st x 45 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4” in stockinette stitch