Kilts in Winter

[Robinhood]

Wind is not usually an issue with a kilt. It pushes the
fabric up against the legs, to keep the warmth in. If
you are walking, the motion allows a little air in, but
the exercise adds to the warmth. The only issue is if
there is any exposed skin.

Last year I made a kilt specifically for winter wear that
is a little longer than normal, reaching to the bottom of
the knee. I used 8 yards of non-worsted (thick) 16 oz
wool. The slight extra length allows it to cover the
little bit of skin above the top of my 100% wool knee-
high socks. With a regular winter coat, it doesn't
look too long.

This kilt is so warm that I went out regularly last
winter for extended walks while the temperature
was at or below 0 degrees fahrenheit, and I never
got cold.

Prior to last year, I would wear a wool kilt over a cotton
canvas kilt. It would have been better with the wool
against my skin, but due to the kilt sizes, that wouldn't
work. This combination was also very warm, but
too heavy. It also didn't address the knee issue.