Cadadh (sewn up kilt hose)

[JS Sanders]

I'm uncertain if some are headed in this direction, or not, but here's a point-of-order just in case.

Even when cut on the bias, these have far less stretch & give than knitted hosiery. They'll never be as form-fitting unless you stitch them onto your legs.

Cadadh are best suited for re-enactment garb and the like. I'd never wear them with contemporary kiltwear. There's a reason they're called 'bag hose'.

Also - the pattern I use, there's a sole & a vamp. The stitching follows the periphery of the foot and doesn't cause discomfort when a shoe is in place.

Footless cadadh also are called 'moggins'.

Slainte,
steve

[Bugbear]

So that's why they wouldn't answer me in the other thread...

Matt said he had worn them to a Burns dinner in that thread and posted a picture, but I don't know for sure what the picture showed.

I guess that's the end of that idea.

[Malcolm MacWilliam]

Wait.....just back from the west coast (spent a week with my Uncle in Corona and my son in Oakland/SF) and I just got back on Xmarks. I make bag hose all the time and have mentioned them in several of my posts. A yard of material, 60 inches wide will make 3 "hose", 1 1/2 pair. There is a lot of waste because of putting them on the bias. Also, making sure the tartan is turned so that it is diamond shaped. I have the pattern, use it all the time, they are very easy to make. There are some basic measurements to take of your foot, ankle, calf, etc. If you look at several of my posted pics, I am wearing bag hose, esp. our diced regimental hose. I'm glad to be back!!

Malcolm MacWm.
www.muskets-of-the-crown.org