Re: PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Woven Socks

Jack Schmidling wrote:

They said it couldn't be done.

Socks are usually made by knitting, either by hand or machine. Fabrics
woven on a loom do not have the ability to stretch enough to get the
foot in and then tighten up above the ankle. I enjoy weaving our home
grown wool but have no interest in or patience for knitting. Marilyn
knits but it takes her months to make a pair of socks.

js

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If anyone could figure how to do it, I knew it would be you Jack. ;) Very
nice. They look cozy as can be!!

Sharon
-she of very cold feet (just not this time of year) who loves wool socks.
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