These were the first things I'd knit for someone I couldn't check the progress as I went, so I was a wee bit nervous. I take my knitting with me everywhere, so everyplace I went people would ask what I was making and I'd show them. Half said they were way too big, half said they were way too small and only about three people acknowledged that they *might* be the right size. I was waiting with bated breath for O'Neille to get these and validate my knitting.

I'm glad they fit so well; I've got the stretch on the foot down pat with this wool, so I can easily get snug without getting tight. I'm up for other trades or outright buying hose. I'm working for a tam for myself right now, so I'll let you lads know how it goes.