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Posted by Jack Schmidling on June 24, 2008, 8:48 am
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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Posted by Mary Fisher on June 24, 2008, 10:16 am
> 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
In mediaeval Europe tight-fitting hose with integrated feet and reaching to
the waist were made using woven cloth. We still make them - as you say they
must be cut on the bias to avoid wrinkles.
Mary
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Posted by Sharon Hays on June 24, 2008, 11:27 am
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
>
> --
> PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm
> Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com
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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Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.
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Posted by jack@schmidling.com on June 26, 2008, 1:03 am
> If anyone could figure how to do it, I knew it would be you Jack. ;) Very
> nice. They look cozy as can be!!
Thanks but it seems as if I reinvented the wheel after reading some of
the links that have been sent to me.
js
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm
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Posted by Samantha Hill - remove TRASH t on June 24, 2008, 4:24 pm
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
Sounds like what they do to make Polar Fleece socks. Fun, huh? Are
they slipper socks with nonskid stuff on the bottom, or are they meant
to be worn with shoes?
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