Socks Blog
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by admin in Socks
The blogosphere is jam-packed with enthusiasts of everything from Internation Politics to yep, socks.
Most socks blogs are for knitters. This ancient pastime has made a comeback in recent years, especially in the wake of the 2008 economic crisis when everything to do with recycling and cutting costs has become fashionable, rather than something only practiced by the needy.
There are psychological benefits to knitting too. The repetitive physical action has a calming effect on the mind and body: Studies have shown that the brain wave patterns in knitters change as they settle in to the activity. Alpha waves (the ‘awake’ waves) are replaced by a stronger occurrence of Beta Waves (the ‘meditative’ waves). This semi-meditative state boosts the immune system, encourages healthy sleep patterns and improves mood by stimulating the production of endorphins and other feel-good neurotransmitters.
One of the best knitted socks blog is here: http://www.sockdreams.com/weblog/ which is updated regularly and has fun, useful and kinda sweet insights into the secret lives of socks. This is closely followed by dedicated knit blogger Allison, whose tips and tricks can be read here: http://www.simplysockyarn.typepad.com/
For sock lovers who don’t necessarily want to knit, there is a great socks blog owned and operated by the entrepreneurs at San Francisco’s Socks in The City (great name!) http://socksinthecitysf.blogspot.com/ This blog is dedicated to cool photos of chicks wearing socks. Of course, the blog links to the sock boutique where you can buy a pair of your very own, but this is not a blatant sales page – it’s actually fun to read!
A socks blog is surprisingly easy to find, so either grab your knitting needles and ask your grandma for a lesson, or just log on and smile at the way that some folk spend their time. Enjoy.
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