Socks?

[Bulldog lady]

Ok is it appropriate PC to wear socks or not?  If so what where they like, finally robbed bank and bought some real wool, got out the old needles and started on heavy pair for Jim.  Then got to wondering   maybe they didn't use then back in his time frame 1810ish--and depending where you  were from, wool sockies are gonna be warm!!  anyway's appreciare any info or advice.  Bulldog Lady

[DEADDAWG]

Bulldog Lady, Take a look at Hamilton Dry Goods. http://www.hamiltondrygoods.com/sock.html 
They have a great selection of socks. I use the cotton stripe or the wool, depending on the weather.
They're great people to deal with and their prices are very reasonable.

Rick

[Bulldog lady]

Rick Thanks  took a look- and the ones I'm knitting appear to be  lot heavier. these will be more like heavy wool hunting socks - not as heavy as those from Eddie Bauer or the ones used on the farm in winter  but think thicker than those shown,  already got them started so guess see how they turn out, haven't made a pair for lo on 20 years.  nothin else make good feet warmers when come in with cold feet!!    Thanks again for help Bulldog Lady

[DEADDAWG]

I like the heavy wool ones without the heal that come up over the calf (like a tube sock).
So when you get done with his,......

[mouse]

and I like the ones with the heel, so ........

[DandJofAZ]

Reading about the 1770s and such, seems they save the deer hair when working hides and stuffed mocs with that in cold weather.  Guess you need to save the hair when you work over your hides.

[Bulldog lady]

Comon guys It's bad enough to have them in my freezer! Whole hides, and if wanted hair lordy mercy I got more's than a plenty- dog hair that is devel  Bullodog Lady

[Micanopy]

I know this goes against the grain on another forum, common sense tells you...
WEAR SOCKS!

[Bulldog lady]

Thanks, makes sense to me but who to argue with the man--now he tells me they have to be white!  So working on a pair or dark grey-( on sale  100% peruvian  highland wool yarn )  sounds warm don't it!   socks. size 12-13 for nothin  oh well  Got nuthin better to do in my lifetime 
maybe I put a turtle in it and it will rain  ;) devel Bulldog lady

[mouse]

Well, if Jimmy doesn't want those handsome dark gray socks, I'll bet one of the other fellas might take them offa your hands. 

[Red Badger]

I love what she does for me but have found I have foot problems when i wear anything other than white.  While in the military I had to wear a white sock under a dark sock to keep from having foot issues.

i told her thats what I would do with these socks when she finishes em...

[mouse]

Good save there, Jimmy!  And you'll have some mighty warm feet this winter.

[hank-aye]

Useta be ya wore cotton (white) inside yer wool (any other color). Cotton wicked away the damp, wool stays warm even when wet (damp with sweat).

[Micanopy]

USMC issue used to be OD green wool socks, supposed to keep your feet warm. All they ever did was make my feet ich like crazy till I learned to wear cotton socks under them.

[russ]

Here is a period acount of what was used in place of socks.

A Trappers equipment in such cases is generally one Animal upon which is placed...a riding Saddle and bridle a sack containing six Beaver traps a blanket with an extra pair of Moccasins his powder horn and bullet pouch with a belt to which is attached a butcher Knife a small wooden box containing bait for Beaver a Tobacco sack with a pipe and implements for making fire with sometimes a hatchet fastened to the Pommel of his saddle his personal dress is a flannel or cotton shirt (if he is fortunate to obtain one, if not Antelope skin answers the purpose of over and under shirt) a pair of leather breeches with Blanket or smoked Buffalo skin, leggings, a coat made of Blanket or Buffalo robe a hat or Cap of wool, Buffalo or Otter skin his hose are pieces of Blanket lapped round his feet which are covered with a pair of Moccasins made of Dressed Deer Elk or Buffaloe skins with his long hair falling loosely over his shoulders complete the uniform."

This was written by Osbourne Russel in describing a trapper of the period.

Click the link and it will take you directley to his journal.

http://books.google.com/books?id=7BAWAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA85&dq=A+Trappers+equipment+inauthor:osborne+inauthor:russell&lr=&as_drrb_is=q&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&as_brr=0&cd=1#v=onepage&q=A%20Trappers%20equipment%20inauthor%3Aosborne%20inauthor%3Arussell&f=false