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In reply to the discussion: Best socks? [View all]Aerows
(39,961 posts)87. There are many in need in our community.
I don't say it as an admonishment, but just acknowledging a reality.
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Personally I would love to get some good socks for Xmas, as all of mine have been darned repeatedly
El_Johns
Dec 2013
#8
Necessity. Didn't want to spend the money to replace them, didn't want to wear thrift store
El_Johns
Dec 2013
#53
I wasn't offended. I don't think many people darn socks now days. But it saved me a little money.
El_Johns
Dec 2013
#75
I still have a wooden "darning egg" but I never use it. I am dreadful at sewing, always have been,
CTyankee
Dec 2013
#129
Heh, no, it's probably just that asking about 'socks' on DU makes people twitchy
petronius
Dec 2013
#26
For winter, I buy Costco wool blend socks. They are grey, warm, thick. I buy them in the store
uppityperson
Dec 2013
#3
I wear these, added links. They are comfortable, warm, and last. sox are good present
uppityperson
Dec 2013
#11
Not crappy at all. The Kirkland ones are made in the USA also, so you can feel good about that
uppityperson
Dec 2013
#19
Now you have me thinking of doing this also, thanks for the good gift idea.
uppityperson
Dec 2013
#48
Good job. I've gone through a lot of wool socks over the years and really like these
uppityperson
Dec 2013
#33
These are absolutely the best socks I've ever worn. I would dance for joy to receive more as a gift.
arcane1
Dec 2013
#4
Aerows >>>go to Sockdreams. Even if you don't get anything for anyone else you'll drool
KittyWampus
Dec 2013
#67
Looks like you got plenty of good advice. Prof. Dumbledore of Harry Potter fame
TexasProgresive
Dec 2013
#69
Just make sure that the person is not senstive to wool if giving merino or smart wool or ingenious.
we can do it
Dec 2013
#86
I once had a lovely pair of hand-knit wool socks made from the same heavy yarn...
Chan790
Dec 2013
#102