Probably best for our British viewers this, if only from a logistic perspective.

If you go to the UK version of that popplier auction site and type or copy the following into the search bar: "lovat blue hose 9-13 sale" Up pops good quality Lovat Blue Hose at £5.49 delivered. (6 quid if you 'buy it now').

I've got three pairs of these and they are a heavy, machine washable, wool blend that allows about three turnovers giving a nice chunky top. A cracking buy... If you like light blue socks.