Hi Quillfred- Seattle eh? Doing STP????? (yes, some of us from here are!)

I too am a confirmed wool socks gal!!! I also have wool shells from REI and 2 longed sleeved wool undershirts with scoop necks that I got from REI as well. I wash them in the washing machine and then let them dry on a hanger. My machine gets garments pretty dry anyway. I just got my size and they haven't shrunk at all. The dryer and hot water is what will do them in!