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14th March 08, 05:37 AM
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Russet Lodge Knits, Kilt Hose, hose, knitting
 Originally Posted by Jake_S
And let's not forget that you can have your own set of custom made hose courtesy of our very own String!
Arlen's new bride knit hose? You might try there if String is backlogged.
http://russetlodgeknits.blogspot.com/
If you check Diane's web page the first article talks about her ability to repair kilt hose. You resole shoes why not resole your expensive 100% wool kilt hose?
Link directly to the hose section of Russet Lodge:
http://russetlodgeknits.blogspot.com...el/kilt%20hose
Last edited by cacunn; 14th March 08 at 05:50 AM.
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14th March 08, 10:34 AM
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[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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14th March 08, 11:20 AM
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 Originally Posted by BoldHighlander
Thoughts on acrylic hose?
I think wool is better but price does mean a lot. Since we are going into warmer weather (I hope) acrylic should be fine. I know some will only wear wool or wool blend but until I knit some more hose most of mine are acrylic because of cost.
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15th March 08, 06:41 AM
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I just got the final part of an order from Scottish Lion that included 4 pairs of the $22 Piper's Hose which on their website list as being acrylic, but what I got were the nice 70% wool 30%nylon ones instead----really great with a nice thick top that can be turned over about 4 times to make a nice thick roll. And the added bonus---if you can find enough stuff you want and get your order over $100 US it gets you free shipping with no customs tariffs. Yahoo. If you are a piper, or are just into pure white hose like some of us, they are the nicest white hose I have ever seen.
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15th March 08, 07:06 AM
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I'm coming late to this thread, but I would like to add my 1.46 cents worth. I always wear hose with my kilts when I go out.
I just counted my hose. I have thirty + (I don't know how many are in the wash.) My wife has been strictly schooled. She knows not to put any of my hose in the dryer. She (and I on occassion) only washes them in cold water and then hangs to dry.
The hose are pretty much devided in the following: 1/3 pure wool, 1/3 rugby sox of unknown blend, 1/3 light synthetic and light wool.
I wear the heavy wools in the winter, the light wools and synthetics in the summer and the rugby sox year-round.
There are a lot of good quality rugby sox available and a lot of junk. Given proper care good wool sox, can last a long time. The same is true for good quality rugby sox. Some of my sox are 7 years old, and still very servicable.
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15th March 08, 02:40 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by Arlen
Here's hoping you find something.
Thanks Arlen 
 Originally Posted by James MacMillan
I'm coming late to this thread, but I would like to add my 1.46 cents worth.
Better late than never James, your 1.46 cents is always welcomed 
 Originally Posted by James MacMillan
I just counted my hose. I have thirty + (I don't know how many are in the wash.) My wife has been strictly schooled. She knows not to put any of my hose in the dryer. She (and I on occassion) only washes them in cold water and then hangs to dry.
You do have your wife schooled 
Actually around here I do my own laundry (I have my quirks about how I like my things washed &/or dried). The only other hose I have (tan colored wool-blend) I also wash cold & hang dry
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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15th March 08, 04:34 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by BoldHighlander
You do have your wife schooled 
Early on in our marriage, we came to an agreement - I would handle all the big items and my wife would take care of everything else. I decide when we will go to war with red china and she handles all the other matters.
But in every argument, I always get the last word - - - "Yes, dear!"
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15th March 08, 02:49 PM
#8
 Originally Posted by ForresterModern
I just got the final part of an order from Scottish Lion that included 4 pairs of the $22 Piper's Hose which on their website list as being acrylic, but what I got were the nice 70% wool 30%nylon ones instead----
!??!
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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15th March 08, 05:27 PM
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