{"id":4325,"date":"2026-04-22T10:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4325"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:38:59","slug":"handmade-knitted-socks-size-3-4-shorties-wildflower-stripe","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/handmade-knitted-socks-size-3-4-shorties-wildflower-stripe\/","title":{"rendered":"HANDMADE KNITTED SOCKS &#8211; Size 3-4 Shorties &#8211; Wildflower Stripe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"178\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"178\">Handcrafted Wool Socks \u2013 Made on a Vintage Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"486\">I\u2019m so excited to offer these beautifully handmade socks, crafted with care on my vintage circular sock machine, <em data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"304\">\u201cBessie.\u201d<\/em> She\u2019s an Imperia machine dating back to around 1929, made from cast iron \u2014 a true piece of history. Every pair is hand-cranked, making each one a small work of art.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"812\">These socks are made from a high-quality 75% superwash wool \/ 25% nylon blend, giving you the perfect balance of softness, warmth, and durability. They\u2019re designed to be practical, hard-wearing, and long-lasting, the kind of socks you\u2019ll reach for again and again. Once you\u2019ve worn hand-knitted socks, it\u2019s hard to go back!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"973\">These ankle-length socks are perfect for everyday wear, featuring a comfy double cuff and added lycra for a secure, snug fit that stays in place without feeling tight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"994\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"992\">Sizing Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nhwzmy\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1117\">These are a perfect everyday size 3, but will also fit a size 4 if you like your socks really snug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1522\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1354\">Care &amp; Wear:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\" \/>They may soften with each wash and experience minimal initial shrinkage, but will stretch back out with wear. Machine washable at 30\u00b0C (a wool cycle is recommended).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1615\"><strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1548\">Why choose handmade?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\" \/>Because quality matters \u2014 invest once in something made to last.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Penelope Knits Socks! Hand-cranked on a vintage 1929 sock machine, these soft yet durable wool-blend socks offer exceptional warmth, comfort, and a perfectly snug fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4300,"template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[126,81],"product_tag":[100],"class_list":{"0":"post-4325","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-shorties","7":"product_cat-socks-to-fit-uk-size-3-4","8":"product_tag-socks-uk-3-4","9":"product_shipping_class-medium","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable"},"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/4325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=4325"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=4325"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/penelopeknitstop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=4325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}