How deep do you like your turnover tops to be?

[davedove]

On a lot of the more common, run-of-the-mill kilt hose, the pattern on the cuff is made so that it doesn't really matter which side you are looking at. And as these hose are typically sold by foot size, with no options for the length of the leg, I do tell people if they find the hose too long to do just what you describe and create your own double-cuff by turning the top back up. Folding it this way exposes the patterned top. (As opposed to folding it down twice, which would hide the cuff itself).

Like Matt said, standard hose are sold in standard sizes, and no one is exactly a standard size. While there is some relationship between foot size and leg length, it varies for everyone. If you leg is a little long, or your calf bigger than average, you won't get as much turnover. If you have short legs, or a skinny calf, you may get more.

For hose, like everything else, you get the best fit when they are made to your measurements. Of course, this does add to the cost.

[fluter]

would you wear these for evening hosr or everyday ones? just curious as it looks a lacey and cable design.......

I consider them informal. There is a pair on the cover of the reprinted Gainsford book, with this top in off-white; and a fancier leg. Those I'd wear for evening, but I'd prefer diced. Until my knitting skills or income improve, I generally wear black or charcoal with the PC; i might press these into service with the right tartan, but the teal green may not match up well enough for prime time.

And another question, do you ever wear out the heel? Or are they reinforced?

I'm an apprentice knitter---before kilt hose, my experience was one garter-stitch scarf. ) This pair is my second pair of socks, in inexpensive acrylic. So they will probably last longer than I want them although I do like the color.

This style of heel is reputed to wear well. On the right-side rows it alternates knit and slip; if it has a name, it escapes me.

find the hose too long to do just what you describe and create your own double-cuff by turning the top back up. Folding it this way exposes the patterned top.

Excellent point, Matt! I have a few inexpensive pairs that are just that little bit too long. This would look better than having the ribs exposed.