Here comes another dingbat question from a relative newbie to pure wool...
I have a pair of woolen socks that I'm about to finish and give as a gift to someone. The wool is just a little bit scratchier than I'd like. If I hand wash the socks, can/should I put a small amount (1 teaspoon) of dye- and fragrance-free fabric softener in with the water? Do softeners have any adverse effects on pure wool? I've used this yarn before and tried using the gentle shampoo and conditioner route, but that still didn't give me the result I wanted. Does anyone have other suggestions? I don't want the wool to feel greasy, just slightly smoother and a bit softer.