Archive for April, 2010
Ribbed Socks
Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Ribbed socks have their history in hand knitting. When knitters would make socks out of pure wool (which normally has very little stretch), they found it pretty difficult to make a sock that would fit comfortably, without slipping down, but also be large enough to get onto the foot.
The rib stitch is perfect. It provides [...]
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Men Socks
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Men socks are basically categorized in two ways. There are socks for dressing well (think office, weddings, and other special occasions) and socks for leisure.
In either case, as anyone ‘lucky’ enough to wash socks knows, there is a very real danger of the daily grind turning a fresh sock into a wet horror of bacteria [...]
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Diabetic Socks
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Yes, there is such a thing as a diabetic sock, and its not a foot covering that needs to watch its blood sugar level.
A diabetic circulatory system needs more careful monitoring than others. Because there tends to be a higher level of blood sugar, a diabetic is at risk of ulcers of the foot. This [...]
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Sock Sale
Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by admin.
When you think of buying socks, a socks sale is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. But there are big savings to be had in this occasionally dull but necessary part of your personal wardrobe.
End of season sock sales are a great way to pick up bargains for next year. Just like [...]
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Socks Online
Posted on 03. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Of all of the products available for sale on the internet, it is arguable the easiest and most sensible to buy socks online.
Not only are they cheap, plentiful and varied, they are also guaranteed not to break in the post!
Buying socks online is a snap if you remember a few tips:
Socks online are not [...]
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