Dyeing hose

[IsaacW]

Thanks to everyone. I do like the more muted and more wearable look of the darker hose. As someone stated in a past post when I showed a photo of them being worn, it is difficult to have a pair of hose that stand out beyond the kilt and other accessories.

The first dye was a nice color and definitely more of an olive green. With a muted, weathered, or ancient colors tartan, it would look outstanding. With my ex-military Cameron of Erracht; I was wanting more of a bottle green.

Anne, thank you for fixing the misspelling. Quick typing on an IPad, autocorrect, and not spell checking seem to lead to all sorts of problems. As for dyes, I agree it is a black art. I have done a fair bit of dyeing but mostly natural dyes, not chemical.

[Livonian]

While this thread might be about your glorious checked hose, I couldn't help but notice the wingtips worn with them in the first photo... Might I ask the make and model?

[IsaacW]

They are just a very cheap pair of shoes I picked up at Kohls for a little of nothing. I believe their are Apt. 9 (do not remember the "model") and are in cognac. I wear brown dress shoes 4-5 days a week and burn through them rather quickly. These were a quick pick up for a spare pair.

IW

[Livonian]

Ah... Well, they certainly pass muster to this particular shoe-whore. Cognac isn't usually a popular shade with the wee little brands. They certainly go well with the hose, creating a look that hearkens back to a time when folks dressed well as a matter of unbending habit.

The real question is whether or not your wife will take commissions for making kilt hose.

[Shinenotburn]

Your whole outfit looks smashing. Love the way the hose blend with the waistcoat. Great job!

[GrainReaper]

The real question is whether or not your wife will take commissions for making kilt hose.

This is a very valid question, what's the production timeframe, cost out the door, and do you need a foot casting or is simple shoe size ok?

[Spartan Tartan]

I remember when you first posted the picture of these hose. I absolutely LOVED them then and still do today. Whereas I prefer the original colors, I DO think that the new colors are more "wearable" on a daily basis. If for no other reason than the white, over time, would begin to appear dirty. The dyed colors will not get "old" looking as readily.

I am still wishing I could get a nice pair of hose such as those. I'm not talented enough to knit my own, but given enough time, I certainly would like to do so.

[IsaacW]

The real question is whether or not your wife will take commissions for making kilt hose.

she has been taking a break from knitting for the past couple of months (health reasons) but is getting ready to start back up. She is considering making some.