To all the kind commentators-Greeting/thanks;
It seems I am not used to modern kilt socks(this is my 1st set). And yes, I do normally wear a kilt sock much higher- the socks I use are from the re-enactment profession; which is were kilt hose began its life. It seems the current issue socks for kilts follow the 19th centy english army rules, shorter socks, shorter kilts, shorter coat- less of everything for the Scots Regiments.To see an image to prove the point- have a look at "The Compleat Book of Tartan, Page 91. It shows the calf lenght hose with an elaborate gartering.
As to the 'knot showing' it should have read-'the bulge of the knot makes a lump in the turndown cuff of the hose'.
And yes, a photo would help-if I can find a way to do it(my computer is 'steam powered' & I am not far behind. However, the Image kindly provided by 'davidlpope' of the english/German prince of england-charles; shows the height of the socks on this writer-he & are of the same height. Thus it appears that I am a victim of Unknowing & a Practiioner of lost fashions. Thus I conclude- with all of your kind assistance, that mid-calf is now 'correct' for kilt hose. This was the reason for the Post- to discover what I was missing. I am an Historian-not a 21st Centy Kilt Cloathes Horse-not yet, at least!
With Thanks
CSAnthony