Kilt Hose I've Knit

**Cynthia** · 24th August 08, 02:36 PM

Ooooh, how lovely!! I have been dying to learn how to knit kilt hose for my hubby since his calves are so muscular and at the moment, we really can't afford to get nicer hose for him that would fit right. Plus, it would be so nice to do something like that for him. I haven't knitted in a long time and it was only basic stuff. I also have issues sitting still and doing something repetitive like that... still... I'd love to try to push myself to try someday when I feel up to it.

You did a lovely job -- great color, too!! Well done! They look so comfy... heck, maybe I should make myself a pair first... y'know, to make sure I do it right (heehee)!

**thistlelass** · 24th August 08, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by macneighill

Miss Pam . . very nice work

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Thank you very much!

**berserkbishop** · 24th August 08, 02:40 PM

Those look very nice. Well done. I wish I had the patience to knit. Keep up the good work and welcome to Xmarks

Berserk

**thistlelass** · 24th August 08, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cynthia

You did a lovely job -- great color, too!! Well done! They look so comfy... heck, maybe I should make myself a pair first... y'know, to make sure I do it right (heehee)!

Thank you! You should give it a go-even if only a pair for yourself-however, I don't think you should be intimidated by it at all-It's really very straightforward knitting with a wee bit of fun patterning around the tops. I'm sure once you've tried it out for yourself, you'll be ready to knit a pair for your DH.

**Cynthia** · 24th August 08, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by thistlelass

Thank you! You should give it a go-even if only a pair for yourself-however, I don't think you should be intimidated by it at all-It's really very straightforward knitting with a wee bit of fun patterning around the tops. I'm sure once you've tried it out for yourself, you'll be ready to knit a pair for your DH.

I've been feeling the pull more and more lately -- especially after chatting with my hubby today. He's been wanting to do Highland Games but has been putting training off for a while because of various different things (job, health, other things he's behind on). He admitted to me that he does read the forum here and other places for training and equipment tips and would like to start a good workout plan next month to see if he can balance everything and continue moving forward with his plans. It made me happy to hear that, and it made me want to do something nice for him, you know?

We'll see.

I do feel a bit intimidated because I've really never followed a pattern -- the most I've done are scarves (I was making Gryffindor/Harry Potter scarves for myself and a few friends and got burned out) or the blanket I started a while back and haven't bothered to finish. Oh, I did do a little practice piece with a cable pattern, but not in an actual piece. I need to get used to holding the needles again, much less making sure I understand some of the different stitches and techniques, and following patterns. The thing about pushing myself too much with learning knitting is that aside from a few kilt-related things like kilt hose, comfy sweaters to go with kilts or a pair of jeans for my sweetie, or even a bonnet... I really don't have as much interest in knitting (I enjoy sewing more). That's fine of course, because I could probably spend forever making as many pairs of kilt hose for him as possible (I just love those things -- just as much as kilts for some reason). I don't really want to spend tons of time making a lot of different things, and every time I consider the kilt hose I just get intimidated and remember all the other things I should be doing instead.

I really should change that though. Maybe I will consider pulling out my knitting supplies soon and figuring out enough to get me through. I sure miss my old knitting buddy though (she helped teach me how to do basic knitting and helped me figure out how to do the HP scarves). We used to watch movies, drink Guinness, snack, talk and knit. Lots of fun compared to sitting by myself and getting bored quickly with too much repetition and how long it can sometimes take.

Again, lovely job!

**thistlelass** · 24th August 08, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Cynthia

I really should change that though. Maybe I will consider pulling out my knitting supplies soon and figuring out enough to get me through. Again, lovely job!

You've got a positive thought forming and that's half the battle! I sometimes have a hard time choosing what sort of project to work on,I get torn between the knitting and the spinning, but when I saw the kilt hose and knew Tommy would be getting his kilt soon, I knew I had to make them. Then I began looking around for patterns because making that first pair was so much fun! The housework and the other chores will always be there, but that special person you want to do something nice for may not always be. Don't mean to sound grim or morbid, but that's how I try to balance what is and isn't all that important in my life. Although, I probably should put the needles down a bit more often and do some scrubbing and polishing in the house!

It only took me a few weeks to make these hose and in the whole scheme of life, that's not much time to spend on doing something for him. If you ever do want to give it a try and need help, you can ask me. I'd be happy to talk you through it!