View Full Version : Finding big full hose???
crunluathman
05-20-2003, 12:18 AM
Larger girth guy with big legs (especially calves) wondering if anybody has any ideas on where to find kilt hose that work well? Willing to have them custom made but am having difficulty in finding a maker (knitter). Has anybody else had this problem? The "stock" hose are just stretched to the max and don't look that good. Would just like to find someone who could make them for me. Already tried a "famous" maker in the U.S. who has a book written on kilt hose-they didn't turn out well because my measurements were not followed. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Renny
05-20-2003, 04:11 AM
I'd like to add to this, not only big around but tall. I sure would like to find a pair that will come up past my mid calf.From the bottom of my heel to the inside back of my knee is 21 inches. Looks like I'm wearing a pair of sports socks for hiking boots.
Brendan Dunne
05-20-2003, 04:48 AM
Crunluathman - see your private messages.
tallbagpiper
05-20-2003, 05:42 AM
I'm the Quartermaster for my band, and as my name suggests, just a "wee" on the large size. For myself, and those with just plain large calfs, I order full hose from J. Higgins.
Kenton Adler
05-20-2003, 07:20 AM
I have a good friend who lives in N. Dakota who makes the most gorgeous custom hose you've ever seen. Drop me a line at kadler@lyon.edu and I'll forward your address on to her and get you connected. She makes these AWESOME hose out of an Icelandic wool that's bulky, but soft and not itchy. I really like 'em.
Ken MacKenzie
05-20-2003, 07:32 AM
Try this lady. Joanne Hinmon. (http://pages.prodigy.net/bagpipes/celticknits28.htm)
I bought two pair of custom made hose from her and for the first time have properly fitting socks. She will tell you where and how to measure for perfect results.
Ken
Glencoe Knitwear
06-04-2003, 12:25 AM
I can offer tartan kilt hose which is custom made to fit practically any girth or length. Perfect colour matches to most tartan colours, and 100% wool.
Glencoe Knitwear
06-04-2003, 10:37 PM
Sorry, I presumed my email address would automatically be shown. For further details please mail glencoe.knitwear@virgin.net