IH-LLSock - Last and Loom Wool Socks

[Giles]

IH-LLSock - Last and Loom Wool Socks
Built on original sock knitting machines from the 1960's and based on a design from the same period…
New Zealand Wool
70% wool for warmth
30% nylon for added strength & durability
Cushioned sole for comfort
Piece dyed to create unique colour
Made in New Zealand
USD30 per pair

Inbound from @Hemi as I type.  Should be here in a week or so.

[tmg]

Look good!

[browniemcghee]

Other colors available? It reads "piece dyed to create a unique color". I'm just wondering if the one pictured is the only unique color, or if there will be others. Maybe each one is unique? Sorry for my ignorance, I just don't know exactly what piece dyeing entails.

[Giles]

All the current socks are turquoise, so the variation is around the hue of the turquoise.  We will do other colours in time….

[Hemi]

We piece dye them when they've been knitted into the sock. This allows us to do unique colours in batches but takes a little more effort. We start with a beige thread so the colours aren't too bright and it gives a very subtle dirty look.

I'm doing a green version as we speak.

[browniemcghee]

Thanks. They look great.

[khaki8]

How thick are they? Boot socks or shoe socks?

[Giles]

Thicker than any of the Anonymousism and Chup we have had here.  I def say thick and booty…..

[Max Power]

^^^what shoes are that?

[Giles]

Probably these

[Max Power]

Thank you!

[Hemi]

That's them!

We made this soft toe version as well.

[Hemi]

Check out the link to see one of the vintage machines that knits THE SOCK. Nylon thread joins the ends of each sock so a continuous tube can be knitted. When they're finished the nylon thread is melted to separate each sock.

http://www.lastandloom.com/blogs/news/16848852-the-sock

[Giles]

A few pairs have just arrived…...

[Giles]

Now Live

[khaki8]

ordered three pair..can't wait.  Look really nice.

[tmg]

Ordered

[JCMx800]

The Euro is weak, but I could not resist 
26€, damn, thats half of my monthly wage right now.

[jonnyt]

How is the sizing on these? I'm a 10 to 10.5UK so don't know whether to go for medium or large.

[Giles]

Go medium.