Hose, how many do you need?

[Jack Daw]

I have three pair of red, which I like to wear (not at the same time, mind) with any of my kilts. I also have a few differnt pair of diced and argyll hose for more formal wear and piping. But, I am also collecting hose in other solids that match the stripes to bring out the more subdued colors in my kilts.

[NorCalPiper]

If you invest in 2-3 pairs of diced, Argyll, triced hose that are matched to your kilt, then you'll be amazed at how many different looks you can achieve just from this point alone. Being the lead charge in not wearing plain colored hose, I have found great results in wearing the same kilt 2-3 days in a row with different hose each day. Don't squak on your hose. It makes a difference!

[castledangerous]

squak?

[Tobus]

The question is not how many pair of hose I need. It's how many can I afford. They are very pricy, and it adds up! Even a plain-jane set of decent solid color hose will run about $25. The diced and argyles run from $65-ish to $200-ish. It doesn't take long to have more invested in freakin' socks than in the kilt itself!

I'd love to have 4 or 5 pairs of argyle, diced, and tartan hose. I just don't want to mortgage my house for it.

I tried convincing myself that kilt hose are a good investment as regular winter socks that can be worn with p@nts too, but that just doesn't work. I'd hate to wear out a good pair of kilt hose wearing them all the time to work. So, alas, my kilt hose remain primarily for wearing only with the kilt (which isn't as often as I'd like!) and I have to wear the same few pairs over and over.

[Zardoz]

The question is not how many pair of hose I need. It's how many can I afford. They are very pricy, and it adds up! Even a plain-jane set of decent solid color hose will run about $25. The diced and argyles run from $65-ish to $200-ish. It doesn't take long to have more invested in freakin' socks than in the kilt itself!

I'd love to have 4 or 5 pairs of argyle, diced, and tartan hose. I just don't want to mortgage my house for it.

I tried convincing myself that kilt hose are a good investment as regular winter socks that can be worn with p@nts too, but that just doesn't work. I'd hate to wear out a good pair of kilt hose wearing them all the time to work. So, alas, my kilt hose remain primarily for wearing only with the kilt (which isn't as often as I'd like!) and I have to wear the same few pairs over and over.

Good quality "plain-Jane" hose can be had for about $9 per pair;
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wbsocks/Kilt%20Hose/

[Tobus]

Good quality "plain-Jane" hose can be had for about $9 per pair;
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wbsocks/Kilt%20Hose/

I guess I should have been more specific. I've had a pair of hose like that with a low (less than 50%) wool content and didn't care for them. So I'm sticking with hose that are 70% wool or greater. They just feel more substantial and seem to work better for me.

[Heming]

Just one more pair. Always one more.

But seriously, I currently have five pairs in different colours, and am knitting more as we speak. Every man should learn to knit his own hose, it keeps costs down and they end up fantastic.

Next up is silk tweed.

[Tobus]

Every man should learn to knit his own hose

I'd love to learn. I just don't know anyone who knits that could teach me. How did you learn to knit? From a book, or by someone teaching you in person?

[Smayniac]

MODS---you may want to edit the tags for this thread as they list "hoe" instead of "hose", something entirely different in most folks opinions. Now how many of THOSE do you need?? Just ask Tiger.

I believe that "Jeopardy" determined that hoe is a garden impliment and ho is something else entirely.

I've found some decent deals on cross country ski socks at the end of the season that have nnice fiber content and plenty of height for cuffing.
Bob

[Hothir Ethelnor]

I'd love to learn. I just don't know anyone who knits that could teach me. How did you learn to knit? From a book, or by someone teaching you in person?

These handy videos should get you started.

http://www.knittinghelp.com/