free kilt sock pattern

**saxandpipes** · 13th April 10, 02:49 AM

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting...n-anderson.htm

Hi all,

Has anyone else tried this kilt hose pattern? My mother tried (and she is an accomplished knitter) and failed, the woman from the wool shop tried, failed, finally a third (professional sock-knitter) succeeded but admitted that it was the most complicated sock pattern she'd ever tried.

But...

They did work, and the result is amazing.

My mum chose the wool (NZ merino, nylon, alpaca and possum mix!), which is in itself just beautiful, and the pattern means no horrible, irritating thick seam in the toe, and fully incorporated extra reinforcement in the heel!

All up, nearly 300 (NZD) worth of socks!.. but they are just beautiful, one of the best (slightly late) christmas presents ever!

some pics of how they looked on the day (little sister's wedding last month), and some sort of close-ups. The "fluffiness" of the wool means you lose some detail when they aren't being worn, but you can still see the amazing patterns.

So proud, I just wanted to show them off!

Michael

and one of the couple, because they were so gorgeous!

**saxandpipes** · 13th April 10, 03:02 AM

for some reason the photos aren't showing... I'll sort it out...

.....

done!

**Schiehallion** · 13th April 10, 05:21 AM

Yes it would be good to see them clearly. Is the centre back seamed or are they on a four needle or circular needle system?

**Mipi** · 13th April 10, 06:57 AM

The whole attire looks good, not only the socks.

**guitarmatt** · 13th April 10, 06:59 AM

I used the braid from this pattern on a pair of hose I did, but didn't follow the pattern other than that.

**sockknitter** · 13th April 10, 08:04 AM

Was the pattern used the toe-up? or the more recently posted top-down pattern? Just out of curiosity.

I haven't knit either, but just reading the toe-up was daunting to me. The top-down looks much more straight-forward.

They are a beautiful hose, and you are one lucky Scot!

**okiwen** · 13th April 10, 08:33 AM

These hose have been discussed a bit by the knitters on the net.

**saxandpipes** · 13th April 10, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

The whole attire looks good, not only the socks.

thanks!

**saxandpipes** · 13th April 10, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by sockknitter

Was the pattern used the toe-up? or the more recently posted top-down pattern? Just out of curiosity.

I haven't knit either, but just reading the toe-up was daunting to me. The top-down looks much more straight-forward.

They are a beautiful hose, and you are one lucky Scot!

Honestly, I have no idea about toes up or down, but it sounds familiar that my mum said something about it being a toe-up sock. I guess you understand- I'm afraid I'm not a knitter- just an appreciater of knitted things

Cheers,

Michael

**vmac3205** · 13th April 10, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Schiehallion

Yes it would be good to see them clearly. Is the centre back seamed or are they on a four needle or circular needle system?

I have made several pair. They are a 4 or 5 needle, withan increasing op of the back pattern to accomodate the leg. It is a great pattern, and readily available on the internet for FREE. An advantage of toe up, is you really get a good honest measurement of the leg before you get to the top turn-over.