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rebecca · 05-03-2006, 12:22 PM

:D Generally speaking, I use fingering wt. sock yarn. It's usually 75-85% superwash wool & 15-25% nylon, which increases the longevity of the socks

I also knit with 100% wool, but then the socks are handwash, which I don't mind, but I make sure that I use superwash wool for gift socks

05-03-2006, 12:22 PM	#2
rebecca Grafting the Toe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Follow the Yellow Brick Road... Posts: 7,620 Thanks: 189 Thanked 90 Times in 64 Posts	:D Generally speaking, I use fingering wt. sock yarn. It's usually 75-85% superwash wool & 15-25% nylon, which increases the longevity of the socks I also knit with 100% wool, but then the socks are handwash, which I don't mind, but I make sure that I use superwash wool for gift socks __________________ Addicted to the Knit is Becka "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Whimsical Knitting Whimsical Knitting Designs I'm Becka on Ravelry!