Hand Knitted Socks
Creating dignified employment and healing community for Ukrainian refugee women one knitted good at a time.
Wrap your feet in comfort with the Hand Knitted Socks from Love Rises, a Shared Trade partner. Made from a soft, durable blend of wool, cotton, and acrylic, these socks offer warmth, coziness, and everyday wearability. Perfect for chilly mornings or cozy evenings at home, they are as meaningful as they are functional.
Each pair of Hand Knitted Socks is lovingly made by Ukrainian refugee women in Poland, who have come together to knit as a way of finding dignity, normalcy, and healing amidst the backdrop of war. Through their craft, these women build community and hope, turning threads of yarn into threads of transformation. Every stitch carries a story of resilience, proving that just as Love Heals, Love also Rises.
Details:
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Origin: Hand-knitted in Poland by Ukrainian refugee women
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Material blend: 25% wool, 25% cotton, 50% acrylic
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Unique craftsmanship: Each pair is handmade and one-of-a-kind
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Purposeful design: Offers both comfort and connection—from the women who knit them to the homes of Thistle Farmers
These socks embody Purpose, Power, and Peace—purpose in sustaining women’s livelihoods, power in creating beauty amidst hardship, and peace in knowing your purchase supports survivors rebuilding their lives.
Thistle Farms' Shared Trade is an aligned network of artisan enterprises supporting women's dignity and economic freedom, providing fair wages and collaborative mentorship. The program aims to amplify marginalized artisan voices, eliminate isolation, and lift communities out of poverty.
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not bleach
• Store folded to preserve shape
Shipping
We currently ship to contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
- Free shipping on orders over $99
- Gifts or items containing matches are not eligible for shipping to Hawaii or expedited shipping.
Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday. Fulfillment may take 3-5 business days (though we will do our best for it to be faster).
We primarily ship via UPS. USPS is used for PO Boxes or when customers make specific arrangements. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us by the carrier.
Please email customerservice@thistlefarms.org for more information.
Return Policy
We offer a 30 day return window for product purchased from ThistleFarms.org, The Shop At Thistle Farms or at an official Thistle Farms pop-up event. For exchanges, please process a return and re-order the item you wish to receive.
Updated May 27, 2025.
Thistle Farms’ dedication to using natural ingredients keeps our products fresh for a shorter period of time. Our products are only guaranteed when purchased directly from
- ThistleFarms.org
- The Shop at Thistle Farms
- A Thistle Farms pop-up event
For issues with Thistle Farms products purchased from other retailers, please contact that retailer directly for a replacement or refund.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase, and your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.
The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.
Exchange Policy
We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.
You can re-order at any time during this process.
NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.
Meet the Artisans
Love Rises
Women refugees from Ukraine create knitted products that serve as a point of connection and healing to lift themselves toward dignified living in the face of war. Each knitted item shares a story of connection and hope between the women to each other and to each Thistle Farmer, providing support and community.
Because just as Love Heals, Love also Rises.
Learn More
Shared Trade
A network of social enterprises addressing sexual exploitation, trafficking, and extreme poverty in 21 countries around the world.
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