Traditional Garter Ties

[Kilted in Maine]

Why 75"?

With the braiding, what does that produce for an overall length?

[hospitaller]

I've seen ads for garter ties being 36" length for 'regular' calves (whatever that is anyway) and 48" for big calves.

I measured mine and tried wrapping the measuring tape around as if it was a tie and 36" wouldn't even tough the ends, 48" did the trick nicely.

So judging by the OP calf photo, I would venture about the same length of finished tie?

When you braid, you loose a significant amount from your original length.

[Kilted in Maine]

I've seen ads for garter ties being 36" length for 'regular' calves (whatever that is anyway) and 48" for big calves.

I measured mine and tried wrapping the measuring tape around as if it was a tie and 36" wouldn't even tough the ends, 48" did the trick nicely.

So judging by the OP calf photo, I would venture about the same length of finished tie?

When you braid, you loose a significant amount from your original length.

I realize that but I was wondering if there any formula.

IE - If I wanted a X" as a final length, I should start with X - plus or times"

[hospitaller]

I realize that but I was wondering if there any formula.

IE - If I wanted a X" as a final length, I should start with X - plus or times"

I see now, I misread your reply, my apologies

[ChromeScholar]

Very cool idea!

[sirdaniel1975]

Why 75"?

With the braiding, what does that produce for an overall length?

They loose some of their length when finished plus some gets cut off as shown. When I made the test garter, I wanted to start with more than enough yarn in each strand so that I had some to work with. The test garter came out so well with about 4-5" inches being trimmed off. The overall length on mine are 47.5".
My calves are 17" each and I make 2 revolutions around my calve with the garter. What's great, is these are nice and long and are good with cahdah.. which I have also made.

The only part of a kilt outfit I haven't made (DIY) is a kilt belt or knitted hose.

THANKS GUYS, FOR THE NICE COMMENTS!

[OMulla]

Very nice.

[Kilted in Maine]

Thanks for the length clarification. Appears trial and error often is best method.

I am not positive but think I like the unfrayed look better.

[TheSp8]

Braiding, who'd a thought it. Here I was trying to convince myself to do more finger weaving. I'll have to give the braiding a shot. They look good.

YMOS,
Tony

[hospitaller]

mine are 47.5".

dayum!

I was off by 1/2" inch, impressive laser eye forum picture tape measure-er.

good show on the ties, any specific thickness/weight for the yarn?