Comments on: How to wash wool socks

By: John

John — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:40:54 +0000

Thank you for the opportunity to learn how wash out my wool socks. I have tended to treat them like an old friend. To wear them once is to merely get to know them. To wear them many times is like getting together with an old friend for a cup of tea. So, I wear them many times with a few days between to allow them to freshen draped over a set of deer antlers outside the front door of the cabin.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:59:22 +0000

Actually, the temperature of the water has nothing to do with it, unless you drastically change temperatures quickly (ie, wash in hot, rinse on cold). It’s really the agitation that will make wool felt, so be gentle. Drying wool in the dryer, however, is generally a no-no.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:36:10 +0000

I think your not supposed to wash wool in warm water or it with shrink…

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:23:47 +0000

“Superwash” wool is usually okay in the washing machine. As long as you’re not experiencing any shrinking or fulling, you’re good to go. I know that if the Husbandperson ever sees me machine washing wool socks, he’ll think it’s okay to machine wash ALL wool things, and then we will have to get divorced.

The sock blockers are from the thrift store, and as far as I can find, not in production any more. They’re stamped Lee-Rowan Co. You can find a pair on ebay every now and then.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:39:10 +0000

Oh! Should I be handwashing my wool socks? I always just throw my hand knit socks in the washing machine with other same-colored clothing. I do try to hang them to dry, though.

Where did you get the sock blockers/dryers that you show in your previous post? I like those!