WoolWeenies Club

[trinena]

I don't think I would try to shrink them, you don't know how they'll turn out and then you'll be stuck with expensive but useless arm warmers.

I have an old pair of Bleu Forêt silk/wool knee-high socks (with very cool stripes) that is quite worn at the heel, with assorted holes in the toe area. I'm going to cut it and somehow finish it (I'm still trying to figure out how) and wear them as arm warmers. They fit just fine and hold on to my stick arms, unlike ALL other arm warmers out there.

ooh maybe I can do that to my very cool striped smart wool knee-high socks. so if you figure it out let me know or i'll pass it on to my friend who can sew. i want to add some playfulness to my cycling wear!

[Crankin]

I'm pretty sure Sheila Moon has wool arm warmers in women's x small/small. I bought some wool knee warmers from her; they were too warm! I mean, if it's cold enough for wool on my legs, then I will be wearing my tights. They fit perfectly, though.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm pretty sure Sheila Moon has wool arm warmers in women's x small/small. I bought some wool knee warmers from her; they were too warm! I mean, if it's cold enough for wool on my legs, then I will be wearing my tights. They fit perfectly, though.

It should be noted that Sheila Moon's "Dri-Release wool fleece" arm and leg warmers are actually only 11% wool:

Specifications:
Dri-Release Wool Fleece: 11% Wool, 81% Polyester, 8% Lycra

sheila moon arm warmers
However, I bought my daughter their hoody made from this material, and I have to say it is very soft and snuggly....but I wouldn't call it "wool".

[Crankin]

Lisa, I knew they were only part wool, but man, they were just too sweaty for me. And one ripped in the seam like the second time I wore them.
I ordered a LS jersey from Sheila Moon today. Not wool, but it was only $42, which is cheap for LS. It doesn't have any thermal stuff or wool, and is very similar to a Performance jersey I have, that isn't made anymore. I can wear it with a Craft base layer and it will take me through the next few weeks, with a vest or jacket. Right now, my wool or lined regular jerseys are too warm.
Still waiting to get my black Shak...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I like lots of stuff that isn't wool too.
For instance, i love my Sheila Moon poly boleros with matching sheer 'ballet skirts'. I don't wear the skirts biking though, but they are cute for everyday wear.
I love my screaming yellow polyester/lycra NightLife apparel for biking- I seldom ever go biking without at least one screaming neon yellow item.
I have many SheBeest and Louis Garneau biking pieces. And i love my silky Louis Garneau balaclava in the dead of winter.
There is a weather condition for every combination of duds.

[Crankin]

I better warn Steve about the Sheila Moon purchase. Along with the receipt, came a warning that the charge will come through as some weird name; something Technologies, and if you dispute the charge, you will be charged more!
Oh yes, I could buy lots of cycling apparel. I think I own Terry. Have a few Shebeest and Sugoi, too.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

hoo-weeeee, found 3 good wool sweaters today at the thrift shop!

For a total of $45, I got:

a big warm Eddie Bauer 100% wool turtleneck ski sweater in various grays in a Norwegian type pattern with reindeer....

a black boat neck DREAMY SOFT sweater- 2/3 lamb's wool and 1/3 rabbit ANGORA...yummy yummy...

and a thin 100% merino charcoal gray turtleneck- very soft...

oooooooohhhh.....

[Blueberry]

Along with the receipt, came a warning that the charge will come through as some weird name; something Technologies, and if you dispute the charge, you will be charged more!

I'm confused as to how they could charge you more if you dispute it. I've accidentally disputed honest charges before (sometimes they come through as something really weird), and I've never been charged more. That seems really shady to me. Just my opinion.

CA