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    Russet Lodge Knits, Kilt Hose, hose, knitting

    Quote Originally Posted by Jake_S View Post
    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. Reason: addtional information

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    Quote Originally Posted by cacunn View Post
    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
    Thanks Cacunn & Jake
    I have thought of that option eventually, right now though I have to find a fairly quick (& modest priced) option. I'm really more partial to wool-blend, rather than acrylic-blend, however I found these at Scottish Lion for $22:
    http://www.scottishlion.com/piperkilthose.html

    Thoughts on acrylic hose?

    Thanks again

    p.s. I've been on Diane's queue for a woad bonnet
    [SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoldHighlander View Post

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by BoldHighlander View Post
    Thanks Cacunn & Jake
    I have thought of that option eventually, right now though I have to find a fairly quick (& modest priced) option. I'm really more partial to wool-blend, rather than acrylic-blend, however I found these at Scottish Lion for $22:
    http://www.scottishlion.com/piperkilthose.html

    Thoughts on acrylic hose?

    Thanks again

    p.s. I've been on Diane's queue for a woad bonnet
    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Arlen View Post
    Here's hoping you find something.
    Thanks Arlen

    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoldHighlander View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by ForresterModern View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by BoldHighlander View Post
    !??!
    Yup. Package on the last two pairs said it right on the label---70%wool. First two pairs, which were white, were not in a labelled package. But my wife, who is allergic to wool, can tell because of her aversion to handling them.

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