My wonderful mother-in-law (yes I even will say it to her face) is making me a set of hose using this pattern you guys directed me to -

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

It recommends "generic worsted weight wool" and the other pattern for this site -

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTtoirneach.html

Also recommends worsted Merino wool.

I had some questions on materials. My mother-in-law is worried that the wool maybe to warm, especially for Texas. I'm worried that if it was a synthetic that my feet won't breath well.

Does anyone have any recommendations/experience on this matter?

I also found some worsted new wool at JoAnns. If I go with wool would this work?

Last question (for now) is what color would you guys think would be ok with a couple different tartans? I was thinking gray or an dusty green. The two tartans right now are Lamont and Navy with a Gordon dress in the future.

Thanks,
Jim