Sock Museum

In the 1600s, knitted wool stockings became a common accessory and were often made at home. These somewhat fancier stockings were designed for Plimoth Plantation, a museum well known for its accurate presentation of the Pilgrims of 1624. They are based on the study of several period examples and are knitted in a heavier yarn than was common at the time. Decorative touches include purled patterns known as "clocks" at the ankles.