Another hose advice thread...please humor me!

[longhuntr74]

Speaking of Argyll hose to match the Army tartan...if I were to have them made, what colors should I request? The tartan basically has 5 colors as woven (which vary from the official thread count "pallet," as I have mentioned).

• The large block colors are green and black.
• Accent stripe colors are blue (navy or royal-ish...depending on tartan weaver), yellow, and khaki.

(note: In fairness, the green stripe between the two yellow stripes is a tad bit brighter than the base color green...but not significantly so to warrant consideration in the hose pattern.)

So what FOUR colors would you pick out of that for Argyll hose? Green and black with blue and yellow pinstripes? Green and blue with Khaki and yellow pinstripes? What say ye? Or do I just send a swatch of tartan and let the hose makers choose and be surprised when they arrive?

[artificer]

If I were to have Argyll hose made to match the Army tartan, I'd probably go Green & Black dice with the blue and yellow stripes. I would perhaps consider lightening the green up 1/2 shade, just to make sure there is enough contrast between it and the black.

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[ForresterModern]

I agree with Scott, although I would also send a swatch of tartan along to the knitter just to be sure. I think the khaki is the least important color in the palette and will not likely be missed in tartan Argyll hose under the kilt.

[artificer]

I agree with Scott, although I would also send a swatch of tartan along to the knitter just to be sure. I think the khaki is the least important color in the palette and will not likely be missed in tartan Argyll hose under the kilt.

I'd definitely send a swatch along too. I forgot to mention that- good call, Jeff.

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