These are sewn from woolen fabric. Knitted hosiery during the Jacobite period would've been rare. Highlanders that did wear them had the dosh to afford such a luxury.

These and the photo above illustrate what the majority wore. They can be matching tartan, contrasting tartan, or plain woven wool fabric of that time period. No matter the fabric selection, they are cut on the bias so that they'll stretch over your feet & legs.

The hose themselves are simple to stitch. For greater authenticity, the hand-stitched seam should go outside the hose and up the back leg.

Here're a pair of mine:


Slan,
steve