Victoria Collins went off the grid in 1984. She packed up and headed for a moutain top in New Hampshire. Then she invested in sheep and set about living at one with nature, respecting the land and, in her own unique way, "contributing to feed and clothe America." Victoria's Maple Winds Farm, in Groton, New Hampshire, has run on wind and solar power for over 25 years, but modern satellite internet service brings her handiwork down off the mountain top and directly into our homes. I was searching for good handmade wool socks. What I found at Maple Winds Farm is good handmade wool socks woven from hand spun yarn made with wool from sheep in Victoria's small herd on the mountain.
The bulk of The Maple Winds sheep are Rambouletts, a French Merino. Victoria sends this soft wool off to be cleaned without the use of chemicals (which she says are the source of many so-called wool allergies). Victoria's socks are made from yarn she spins especially for use in socks. It's then mixed with a little nylon for added strength and handwoven into comfortably lightweight and warm socks. The current inventory consists of charcoal gray in size 9-10, and light brown in size 10-13. $15/pair, two pairs for $26.00.
Socks
Hand Spun Yarn
About Maple Winds Farm
Maple Winds Farm
Victoria Collins, Esq.
PMB #160
75 Main Street
Plymouth, NY 03264
603-481-0383
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