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Gifts for Writers Funny Writing Socks Author for Young Writes

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Gifts for Writers Funny Writing Socks Author for Young Writes

4.5 (53)

Shaped like a traditional number two pencil, these crew socks run yellow along the leg down to black graphite toes and pink eraser heels. The soles spell out DO NOT DISTURB, I AM WRITING in bold lettering. They pull on easily for long desk sessions, grading papers, or quiet reading hours.

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Price$9.99
Rating4.5 out of 5 from 53 buyers
AvailabilityIn stock at the retailer
LabelHAPPYPOP
Full listing nameHAPPYPOP Gifts for Writers - Funny Writing Socks Author Gifts for Young Writes, Stocking Stuffers for Teen Boys Girls, Pencil Socks for Men Women

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What to check before you buy this pair

Pencil details and text

Yellow knit bodies mimic classic pencils with pink heel accents and dark tips. The soles carry the message DO NOT DISTURB, I AM WRITING, visible whenever feet rest on a desk or footstool.

Cotton blend yarn

The knit contains 80 percent cotton, 15 percent polyamide, and 5 percent elastane. This mix gives the fabric breathability for all-day wear along with enough stretch to stay up on the calf without sagging.

Unisex shoe sizes

Designed to stretch across a wide range of adult feet, these fit men wearing US shoe sizes 6 to 13 and women wearing size 7 and up. The ribbed cuff holds securely around the lower leg.

Packaged in a gift box

Each pair arrives packed inside its own printed gift box. It tucks neatly into holiday stockings or desk drawers for novelists, English teachers, journalists, screenwriters, and students headed back to school.

Specification as the manufacturer wrote it, wording and all:

  • AUTHOR GIFTS: Our number two pencil socks capture the essence of classic yellow pencils, down to the erasers and graphite tips. The soles bear the witty message, 'DO NOT DISTURB, I'M WRITING,' making them a choice for any writer or note-taker.
  • WRITING GIFTS: Our unique writing socks are the perfect presents for writers, authors, screenwriters, novelist, scriptwriter, poet, librarians, book enthusiasts, educators, or anyone with a passion for writing.
  • SIZE & PACKAGE: Our unisex design fits most men's US size 6-13 feet and most women's US size 7 and up. Each exclusive gift box contains one pair of funny socks.
  • QUALITY MATERIAL: Our novelty socks are made of 80% cotton, 15% polyamide and 5% elastane to ensure they are soft, comfortable, stretchy and breathable.
  • FUNNY GIFT: Our novelty socks are the perfect choice for those moments when you crave undisturbed writing time.They make delightful gifts for occasions such as Birthdays, Christmas, White Elephant exchanges, or any other special holiday.

Sizing

Match the shoe size, not the sock size

Novelty socks from this label are sold by the shoe size they fit, and the range on the listing is wide. If the wearer sits at the top of the range, the cuff will be shorter on them than in the photo.

How the sizes work

1Find the shoe rangeEvery product page repeats the range from the label, usually men US 6 to 13 or women US 5 to 10. If the recipient is outside it, the sock will still go on and it will sit lower than the photo.
2Check the heightCrew hits mid calf. Knee-high and thigh-high pairs list a leg length in inches, and that number matters more than the shoe size for anyone tall.
3Look at the stretch contentSpandex and elastane sit between three and fifteen percent in this range. The higher end takes a wider calf. The cotton-heavy pairs stretch less and hold shape longer.