My first Double-Box Pleated kilt

**piperdbh** · 2nd January 09, 03:09 PM

Nice job on the kilt! You could call the plaid "Weathered Kiltknitter" and make folks wonder where you got it.

Now if only you had a pair of handknit hose...

**meinfs** · 2nd January 09, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by unaspenser

Good luck on the knitting! I am an absolute addict. I think http://knittinghelp.com is really useful. It's got great instructional videos with just about every technique you could ever possibly need.

Thanks. I know - that's a great site. Are you Ravelry?

**meinfs** · 2nd January 09, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Nice job on the kilt! You could call the plaid "Weathered Kiltknitter" and make folks wonder where you got it.

Now if only you had a pair of handknit hose...

I love it -- it's now called the "Weathered kiltknitter" tartan.

An acquaintance of mine, after seeing pictures of my this double-box of mine, thought that it was the "Bear Tartan" (which is a registered tartan), because of the brown and tan stripes. I've just ordered the Bear Tartan from Chris (whom I've invited to join XMTS) and jonesing about getting the tartan fabric. Yes! I finally used the word "jonesing." I'll be making this friend of mine a box-pleat Bear Tartan Kilt in 16 oz wool. [yum]

Ooooh handknitted kilt hose --- I'm jonesing myself for own kilt hose....

**Carolina Kiltman** · 2nd January 09, 09:14 PM

Very nicely done!

**unaspenser** · 3rd January 09, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by meinfs

Thanks. I know - that's a great site. Are you Ravelry?

You bet I am. My username there is Shekure. I have a couple of my patterns up there also, and hope to post some more soon. I'm actually working on a book... just gotta get my butt in gear and finish it!

**BEEDEE** · 3rd January 09, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by meinfs

Hi Brian. Thanks

Where'd you get your Irish Saffron?

Picked it up off eBay last month. It's the same material that Tetley is using for his double box in this thread: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...580/index.html

Brian

**McFarkus** · 8th January 09, 02:44 PM

Wow! You could easily become a full-time kiltmaker.

**meinfs** · 8th January 09, 10:02 PM

Thanks Carolina Kiltman.

Beedee, thanks for the idea.

McFarkus, thank you. I'm honored. Thanks for the encouragement.

**meinfs** · 8th January 09, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by unaspenser

You bet I am. My username there is Shekure. I have a couple of my patterns up there also, and hope to post some more soon. I'm actually working on a book... just gotta get my butt in gear and finish it!

Thanks. I added you as a friend. Awesome work!