Back-to-Basics Socks

Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple. Not always, but sometimes, and the Back-to-Basics range is my answer to that sentiment. No extra frills or fancy stuff, just a basic knitted piece that does its job quietly.

Feet are sensitive, and the smaller the feet the more comfort they need, and the more important it is to keep them snug and warm. These socks are hand knit in soft and warm acrylic yarn, knit tight enough to hold in the warmth but not so tight that they don’t have a bit of stretch room to accommodate all the wiggles of growing toes.

While acrylic fibres can release microplastics into the environment, wool and cotton yarns aren’t always the best choice for items meant for babies and toddlers. Wool fibres are brittle and easily broken. These wool fibres can then be inhaled and settle in the lungs causing breathing problems for very young children. Cotton is great for light weight clothing made for warmer weather, but it is quite rough against sensitive skin compared to acrylic and blended yarns designed for babies. To help combat the problem of microfibres I would suggest washing clothes made with acrylic yarn in a laundry bag to catch the fibres. If in doubt please consult your doctor or child healthcare professional.