darn see through hose

**mddock58** · 29th December 06, 12:34 PM

I wear the "sport socks" as they are, yes, you do get a see-through look, but at any distance, you really do not notice it (generally).

This is an obvious result of the yarns used in making them. They are comfortable, but it's a personal choice, of cost, wearability, and comfort.

I am looking forward to having true Kilt Hose (my wife is knitting a pair), but it is not the most important thing I have to deal with, what I have does fine!

**Erisianmonkey** · 29th December 06, 01:26 PM

One of the worries I have about ordering kilt hose is that I have 22" calves. Of course, after the saga I posted yesterday in OT, I'm finally sold on finding some. Does anyone know of a good place to get real kilt hose that will fit somebody with large calves like mine?

**auld argonian** · 29th December 06, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Erisianmonkey

One of the worries I have about ordering kilt hose is that I have 22" calves. Of course, after the saga I posted yesterday in OT, I'm finally sold on finding some. Does anyone know of a good place to get real kilt hose that will fit somebody with large calves like mine?

This has been discussed in the past and it appears that Matt Newsome has a lead on some kilt hose for the largely calfed that he will be stocking in th new year...contact him.

Best

AA

**Hamish** · 29th December 06, 05:50 PM

Cloves, As you can see you are NOT the only one who hates the see-through hose, and I'm adding my name to those of the others ....... I loathe them! However, maybe they are the only comfortable hose for those living in the tropics. Whilst in Palm Springs, CA a few months ago, I wore thick woollen hose on several occasions and was not at all uncomfortable - but, I was there for only two weeks!!

**Warlock** · 29th December 06, 06:26 PM

Bad news on the wholesale hose, Zac said he didn't have any more. I should have bought more when I had the chance at $2.00 a pair.

**Andrew Green** · 29th December 06, 07:00 PM

Got a link for the Hamilton Dry Goods knee socks?

**Splash_4** · 29th December 06, 07:05 PM

http://www.hamiltondrygoods.com/sock.html

**Andrew Green** · 29th December 06, 08:12 PM

Now which variety did you buy? There are a few that look promising. The kilt socks obviously... but the Linsey Woolsey looks like you could make one beefy cuff with it, but it might also be excessive. There is the standard over the knee pieces too. Then there is coloured cotton, and the wool varieties as well. I have never tried to use anything other than kilt hose... so someone with more experience... please add to this, and help a n00b!

**Warlock** · 29th December 06, 11:12 PM

Thanks for the link. Wonder what the stripped socks would look like with my kilt?

{ ducks behind computer!}:rolleyes:

**cavscout** · 30th December 06, 07:44 AM

I bought the cotton kilt socks.

The wool socks are very similar except that they are made with a wide ankle to fit the larger calves. The cotton ones are a bit more fitted at the ankle but still fit my 18" calves.

I've not tried the wool socks since I prefer the fitted ankle but one day I hope to pick up a pair, for research purposes

The only catch to the cotton socks is you may need to wear a thin inner ankle sock to protect the sole of your foot from the fibers of the hose.