$30.00
Hand-cranked Socks — Got the Blues Wool Knit Crew Socks — Size Medium

We started with the sheep for these socks. All year long we care for the sheep and let the wool grow. Our sheep get one haircut per year. We sent the raw fleece from our Polypay sheep to a woolen mill here in Michigan, where they cleaned it, carded it, blended it with nylon and spun it into DK weight yarn (70% wool/30% nylon).

We then handpainted the yarn with colorfast dyes in different shades of blue. This is the only skein of yarn we dyed in this manner. Then Mike used the yarn to knit this pair of one of a kind wool socks on our ancient circular sock knitting machine (actual age unknown).

These socks would fit a woman's shoe size 9-11 or a man's shoe size 7-9. The bottom of each sock measures approximately 9.75" at rest. The top of each sock features a comfortable doubled hem with mock ribbing on the shaft. Each shaft measures approximately 9". This pair of socks is sure to be warm for those cold winter days!

Handwashing or machine washing on gentle cycle is suggested. Lay flat to dry.

All my items are from a non-smoking home.

Every effort has been made to adequately reproduce and describe the color of this item. Please remember, however, that computer monitors display color differently.

$30.00
Hand-cranked Socks — Grand Old Flag Wool Knit Crew Socks — Size Medium

It was hard to get The Farmer to stop long enough to get a photo for the Artists Exposed series. It's late summer, a busy time on the farm! So I had to settle for a photo of him at work outside. Sock making is wintertime work, and has to wait when the weather is nice. Thanks to Vicki Diane for the Artists Exposed idea.

We started with the sheep for these socks. All year long we care for the sheep and let the wool grow. Our sheep get one haircut per year. We sent the raw fleece from our Polypay sheep to a woolen mill here in Michigan, where they cleaned it, carded it, blended it with nylon and spun it into DK weight yarn (70% wool/30% nylon).

We then handpainted the yarn with colorfast dyes in shades of red and blue. This is the only skein of yarn we dyed in this manner. Then Mike used the yarn to knit this pair of wool socks on our ancient circular sock knitting machine (actual age unknown).

These socks would fit a woman's size 9-11 foot. They would also fit a man with shoe size of 7-9. The bottom of each sock measures approximately 9.25" at rest. The top of each sock features a comfortable doubled hem with mock ribbing on the shaft. Each shaft measures approximately 11". This pair of socks is sure to be warm for those cold winter days!

Handwashing or machine washing on gentle cycle is suggested. Lay flat to dry.

All my items are from a non-smoking home.

Every effort has been made to adequately reproduce and describe the color of this item. Please remember, however, that computer monitors display color differently.

$15.00
For Christmas Delivery I must have your yarn by 11/21/2009

When you purchase one of these items, I'll email back to you the form to fill out. Let me know how many pair and I'll put you in the production line; I am currently 6 weeks out knitting socks. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Socks knit from your yarn. Have a stash of sock yarn you need to liquidate so you can purchase more? Need a unique and thoughtful gift for a friend, relative or yourself? Send me your SOCK WEIGHT yarn and I'll knit socks for you.

These yarns are 'sock weight'…

1. Label states use US needles 1 – 3
2. 350 – 450 yards weights between 2.5 and 3.5 ounces
3. Superwash Wool, Machine Washable
4. 10 X 10 cm = 35 – 40 R 28M (or numbers close to this gage)

These Labels DO NOT represent Sock weight yarn…

1. 6 Ply, worsted weight
2. Label states use US needles 3 – 6
3. Weight is less than 2.5 ounces for 350 yards
4. Weight is higher than 3.5 ounces for 350 yards
5. 100% wool (this will felt and shrink when socks are washed and dried by machine).
6. 100% cotton or a cotton/elastic mix

Socks are handmade on a 1900's LeGare Circular Sock Machine. They are custom knit to fit your shoe size. Sizes available are Women's 4 through Men's 16.

Each pair is handmade with a rib on the top, articulated heel and toe without seams. You may choose to specify regular socks, or special socks with wide ankles or feet.

To place your order, 'purchase' this item and email me with the # of skeins you will be sending me. I will return email you a copy of the order form to fill out.

You may choose to pay with paypal, money order or credit card.

Cost per pair of socks is $15.00. Shipping fees run for $2 – $10 depending upon the number of pair your order. Additional fees for hanks and skeins. See below.

When you purchase this item I will notify you by email of your order number and an approximate return ship date.

**All skeins must be wound into a center pull ball. Please add $.50 per skein if you are sending hanks. Attached shoe size to each ball to avoid confusion with multiple skeins.

If you want your bits and pieces of remaining yarn returned to you, there is a .40 per skein charge.