posted 5 years ago
A local volunteer knits socks that benefit our animal shelter when sold at fundraising events. I think that she works with cotton yarn but we also have people locally who raise Alpaca. They spin and sell yarn, mittens, socks, etc. So there are assorted types of wool, some certainly more expensive than others. A pair of buffalo wool socks can set you back more than someone living on social security can afford. I suppose that any wool socks can be repaired by darning, a skill that I can remember my Grandmother practicing. In any case, good luck with your search for good ragwool socks.
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