Finally, hose I'm happy with!

[sydnie7]

Those look really great! Fantastic job!

Me, personally, I don't think patterned top hose work all that well for black tie. To me, they have more of a country wear look and I think they look fantastic for day wear. But for black tie, I'd ideally suggest either Argyle or diced hose (all over pattern), or barring that a nice solid color dress hose.

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of Might tackle diced hose one of these days. . . but nobody hold their breath!

[Aspiringloser]

<---That's me holding my breath.

[Santa Kona]

They look great

[tulloch]

That is really fine work Syd. I hope to be able to do that soon. Wow. Thanks.

[KiltedSurveyor]

Just an idea here on yarn (one that your yarn shop won't appreciate too much). My wife buys wool sweaters from GoodWill and unravels them. For a buck or two, she gets enough wool for at least two pair of hose. She made herself some cashmere/silk stockings (the sweater was a blend) for six bucks, which is more than she usually pays but she didn't want to miss getting it. She usually waits for $0.99 sale days. If you look, you can get merino, cashmere & all kinds of blends. Just make sure the sweater is fully knitted, not sewn/surged side seams.

[Joshua]

Taking orders?

[sydnie7]

Taking orders?

I'd say "only from Bob" but he would probably snort Pepsi out his nose at the thought

Seriously, sorry, not producing for sale or trade. But I appreciate the thought, and all the kind words!

[sydnie7]

Just an idea here on yarn (one that your yarn shop won't appreciate too much). My wife buys wool sweaters from GoodWill and unravels them. For a buck or two, she gets enough wool for at least two pair of hose. She made herself some cashmere/silk stockings (the sweater was a blend) for six bucks, which is more than she usually pays but she didn't want to miss getting it. She usually waits for $0.99 sale days. If you look, you can get merino, cashmere & all kinds of blends. Just make sure the sweater is fully knitted, not sewn/surged side seams.

My grandmother used to do something of the sort, recycling (woven) woolen garments into hooked rugs. We treasure the ones that have survived the decades since.

But I have trouble working even with the lightly kinked yarn of my own "make overs," can't imagine having success with that level of recycling. Glad it works for your wife!

[Alan H]

Those just look wonderful. Nice job.

[bigdad1]

The biggest recycling job she has done is with me. And the recycling value on these old bones isn't very high. I am an ongoing project so making hose for others is not gonna happen.