Kilt Hose - How much fold?

[JonathanB]

I'm confused. Surely it all depends on the length of the hose and the leg? I turn the hose over enough to ensure three fingers worth of leg is exposed beneath the knee. Ideally the garter should be placed to ensure that no more than half of it are visible. The depth of the turnover of the hose is dependent on those twa factors.

[Friday]

I'm confused. Surely it all depends on the length of the hose and the leg?

JonathanB I am knitting the hose so I control all factors. basically, foot length + lower leg + calf shaping + fold over + adjustment for loss of length caused by stretch = total length.

When you purchase hose the amount of fold is normally controlled by the loss of length caused by stretch and the hose being 2-3 fingers below the knee.

[TheOfficialBren]

For me it means about three inches, roughly, which is right about the standard few-fingers turnover traditionally seen. Just anough to cover my garter tie tops but not high enough to give me the dreaded windsock effect. It also puts them right at the taper of my calf.

Simon makes a very valid point, too. These are all guidelines and not laws.

I look forward to seeing your finished hose, mate! I am sure that they will look good.

[Friday]

I am going to be away from the forum for awhile. Since I will not be able to respond to questions I have asked that this thread be closed.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I would say it depends upon the type of hose and whether or not there is a pattern or design on the cuff. Certain patterns need a larger area to show themselves off to best effect, and so will require a larger cuff. Others won't.

Here are some examples of hose with different size cuffs all of which I think look just right for the given style.

[cessna152towser]

Thread Closed at request of OP, thankyou all for your contributions.