Rillestrømper (EN)

Name: Rillestrømper (EN)
SKU: 26688
Availability: InStock

About Rillestrømper (EN)

Rillestrømper is a cozy and beginner-friendly sock pattern, worked top-down with a snug groove rib pattern (k3, p1). Designed for 3.0 mm double-pointed or circular needles, the pattern comes in four sizes based on shaft circumference and allows you to customize the foot length. The heel is shaped using German short rows for a neat and comfy fit, and the toe is finished seamlessly with Kitchener stitch.

Perfect for sock yarns with approx. 210–220 meters per 50 grams (running length: ~215 m/50 g), you’ll need between 50–100 grams depending on the size. Ideal for using stash yarn or experimenting with stripes and patterns, Rillestrømper is a versatile knit that quickly becomes a favorite.

Designer	Dorte Bak Knitting
Craft	Knitting
Needle / Hook Size	3 – 4
Language	English
Gauge	23-25
Stitch Pattern & Technique	Rib, Seamless, Stockinette (Stocking) Stitch, Top-Down, Vendemasker
Meterage (per 50 g)	200-249
Difficulty Level	Øvet
Shoe Size	32-34, 35-37, 38-40, 41-43
Collection	Women, Unisex, Mand, Junior, Børn

About this Pattern

Rillestrømper is a simple, comfortable, and timeless pair of socks, ideal for everyday wear and a favorite in any family. These socks are knit from the top down and finished at the toe, allowing for customized foot length. The pattern is written in four sizes based on shaft circumference: approx. 13/20 (15/23) 17/26 (19/29) cm when lying flat/stretched, and the fit is best when slightly snug, as the sock will stretch with wear.

These socks are worked using double-pointed or circular needles (80 cm) in size 3.0 mm, and the pattern features a groove rib (k3, p1) for a stretchy, snug fit. The heel is shaped with German short rows for a comfortable fit and neat finish. The toe is worked in stockinette and grafted using Kitchener stitch for a seamless result.

Recommended yarns include Merida by Lamana, Arwetta by Filcolana, Jawoll by Lang Yarns, or hand-dyed sock yarns. You’ll need approx. 50 (50) 75 (100) grams, depending on the chosen size. These are typical fingering weight sock yarns with a yardage of 210–220 m per 50 g, which equals a running length of approx. 215 m/50 g.

The pattern gauge is 25 sts and 34 rows per 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.0 mm needles (measured before blocking), making it suitable for most standard sock yarns. The length of the sock is fully adjustable to your preference or shoe size, with a general guide provided for foot lengths ranging from EU 35 to 42 (approx. 22–27 cm).

This project is perfect for using leftover yarns and creating unique striped or patterned designs. Whether you stick to the groove rib or switch to stockinette after the cuff, the Rillestrømper will quickly become a go-to favorite in your knitwear drawer. An ideal knit for both beginners and experienced sock makers.

Meet

Dorte Bak Knitting

Dorte Bak Knitting was founded in 2018 and has since published patterns in a classic style with "whimsical" details. I grew up among creative women; all the women in my family have sewn, knitted, and created with their hands. Therefore, it felt entirely natural that, at the age of six, I was given my first knitting needles. Even so, it was only later in life that knitting truly captured me—and since then I haven’t been able to let it go.