Piperdbh I had not considered of the stretch/shrink factor even though I am well aware of it. I'll add the 1/2 inch.

I like the idea of the contrast between k2p4 for the rib and k4p2 for the body. However, I am in the process of changing from Portuguese style of knitting to the continental and my tension is not what it should be. The second hose should be much better, but, right now the transition between knit and purl leave a lot to be desired.