Ilia socks by Inge-Lis Holst

Ilia socks

Knitting
March 2025
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches and 47 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
230 - 315 yards (210 - 288 m)
EU 36-38 / US 5.5–7.5 (EU 39-40 / US 8.5–9) EU 41-42 / US 9.5–10.5
Danish English
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Pattern available in English and Danish

Knitting pattern for Ilia socks

Ilia is a sock with a lovely lace pattern that extends across the entire front of the sock, while the underside is knitted in stockinette stitch. The sock features a well-fitting shadow wrap heel, which is incredibly easy to knit. The sock will look great with a pair of Birkenstock sandals in spring, or as a warm and feminine addition to your sneakers in autumn.

Ilia is knitted in our sock yarn Önling No 18, a soft and durable blend of non-superwash wool and recycled PET bottles.

Sizes
Small: US size 5.5–7.5 (EU 36-38)
Medium: US size 8.5–9 (EU 39-40)
Large: US size 9.5–10.5 (EU 41-42)

The sizes can be adjusted so you can choose to knit based on the stitch count for size Small if you have narrow feet and knit them to the desired length. Conversely, you can knit based on the stitch count for size Large if you have wide feet.

Materials:
50 (75) 75 g / 1 (1) 1 Önling No 18, 75% wool, 25% recycled polyester, 100 g = approx. 459 yards (420 meters), weight: fingering (sock weight)

Recommended needles: Circular needle US 1.5 / 2.5 mm with a 32 inches / 80 cm length or double-pointed needles US 1.5 / 2.5 mm (DPN)

Notions
2 stitch markers

Gauge: 32 stitches x 47 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) on needle 2.5 mm / US size 1.5

Procedure:
The Ilia socks are knitted from the cuff down over the heel and foot, finishing with a rounded toe. The sock is knitted on a circular needle using the magic