Traditionally knitted on needles by our skilled craftsmen throughout scotland, each beautifully made pair of kilt hose contains a label with the makers name on it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He mo leanan kilt hose pattern by anne carroll gilmour. The tartan chosen using the tartan finder will be the one used to best match the yarns for making your tartan hose. The cuff down version is called john andersons kilt hose. Knitting highland dance socks tartan hose to match a kilt. They are available in bottle green, lovat green, navy, lovat blue, and cream. I had to correct a few errors but the socks came out wellfitting and comfortable. Kilkeel dancing hose is a family run business that has been making full clan tartan hose for dancers, pipers and pipe bands for over 65 years.
Jun 10, 2018 kilt sock patterns crochet, carving, patterns. It is a very simple technique that uses only one colour of yarn. Naturally this also includes diced hose and hose tops. In all these 3 mentioned books, it was indicated that tartan kilt hose should not be worn at daytime without taking into consideration that the original material of the kilt hose is tartan and all the time they were being worn. All our highland hosiery and tartan kilt socks are made from the finest pure new wool and to your exact measurements.
Tartan kilt hose specially knitted to match own tartan our tartan kilt hose are specially hand knitted and are traditionally worn for a more formal evening event. Clan knitting patterns and kits, aran sweater patterns. Please read through the posts on this site for instructions and tip and tricks. New house highland distributes house of cheviot brand kilt hose in the united states wholesale to the trade only. This is one of the few patterns in the book that is for the whole sock rather than just the cuff.
This book has very few pictures so you have to test swatch everything. Designs for knitting kilt hose veronica gainford on. She was part of the team that made the wool express sock knitting kits. Large shepherds plaid kilt hose pattern by joannie. The fully fashioned tartan hose are produced on a flatbed knitting machine using the manufacturing method of intarsia, which allows me to customise them for all leg shapes and sizes. If you are working on the he mo leanan kilt hose out of the knitting socks from around the world book they left out the 1 mar, 2019 many people look for a kilt hose knitting pattern because they would rather knit them by hand than buy them machine knitted, so here is a free pattern for you to follow sonny sloma cabot said.
May 24, 2019 first blocking step when knitting highland dance socks or tartan hose is right after the argyles are all knitted and before starting the heel and. Fully fashioned bespoke highland tartan kilt hose knitted to match own tartan. I knit these as a means of encouraging him to wear the kilt as frequently as possible. One row lace scarf by turvid simple ladder lace cast on 24 sts or any number of stiches dividable with knit 2 rows knit pattern row. Jul 06, 2017 another tricky tartan was dress fuchsia menzies. But they will be finished this weekend, you can count on it, then theyre off to northern ireland. The manufacture of knitted tartan hose arose late in the 18th century and came rapidly into favour thereafter. Fully fashioned bespoke tartan kilt hose knitted to match individual tartans. Feb 14, 2020 knitting leg section of highland dance socks. Follow the step by step instructions to learn how to created a tartan pattern.
Instructions on knitting tartan hose to match kilt as part of highland dancing costume. They are usually worn with garters and plain garter flashes. Irish knitting patterns and kits, aran stitch patterns. I first learned to repair knits from rena crocketts book, flawless knit repair, and used her techniques in 2008 and 2009. I wouldnt recommend wearing most of them with a kilt, but i can see other uses. If you are working on the he mo leanan kilt hose out of the knitting socks from around the world book they left out the 1 tartan with knitting this simple technique is a great way to spice up a striped scarf or snood. Kilt hose knitting pattern many people wish to have a kilt hose knitting pattern, which would enable them to knit their own kilt socks. These patterns include plaid, gingham, and tartan designs in various styles of colorwork. Active men khaki deluxe utility modern kilt with leather. This pattern came from designs for knitting kilt hose and knickerbocker stockings by veronica gainford. The tartan effect is added after you have finished knitting your piece of fabric. Knitting socks hand knitting knitting patterns kilt pattern kilt socks men in kilts kilt men tartan kilt scottish kilts lord of the isles this is the second pattern in the inspired by islay club.
N ow you can enjoy the deep satisfaction of knitting your very own clan sweater for all the family with our clanaran knitting patterns. If your clan name is macdonald, type macdonald in the clan finder. The only one we have run across is in an old book but it is not for kilt. Kilt hose were formerly fashioned from a piece of the tartan cut and sewn in the shape of a stocking. But they will be finished this weekend, you can count on it, then theyre off to northern ireland i am learning so much about so many things with this unexpectedly epic little project. An argyle occasionally argyll pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our tartan kilt hose are specially hand knitted and are traditionally worn for a more formal evening event. Now because i cant knit i was therefor quite happy to buy mine, but i can understand why many people would want to make their own. These are the more traditional type of full clan hose and can be used for all sizes but must be used if the calf measurment is over 15. See more ideas about knitting, knitting socks and knitting patterns. I made the blue ones from the cover and had to make some changes. Royal stewart tartan more scottish tartans kilt hose sock. Chadwicks red heart sock and sweater yarn, 3 ply, art.
A pair of childrens seamfree dress red erskine hose. How to make tartan with knitting wool and the gang blog. He grew up wearing the traditional tartan but has since discovered the ohsopractical utilikilt. These modern green hose have a navy diamond with white line, and a green diamond with a red line. Please send a sample of your labelled tartan to us. You will always be satisfied with our great quality and low prices. We offer a beautiful pair of argyle kilt hose in general color schemes to match a wide variety of tartans. Kilt socks that tone with an evening outfit composed of all tartan material would be preferable than white. Click the image below to watch our video tutorial, or read on for our. Free tartan knitting patterns x marks partners go to the partners dedicated forums hello and welcome to x marks, the worlds largest and most active online gathering place dedicated to the kilt.
Designs for knitting kilt hose gainford, veronica on. The book is available, last i looked, from highland xpress. Nov 20, 2010 posts about kilt hose written by mtmom. The tartan chosen using the tartan finder will be the one used to best match the. I knit these three pairs of kilt hose for my husband, who wears a kilt nearly everyday. To enable us to provide a perfect match, a swatch of your tartan is required. Click the image below to watch our video tutorial, or read on for our stepbystep guide.
Free tartan knitting patterns free to download, patterns from an outofprint coatsclarks pattern book that simulate various tartans. They are then linked together with a back seam and. Here, we show you how to make tartan with knitting on our tartan lula hoop scarf, but you can try it on anything you like. If you are a us business owner interested in offering house of cheviot kilt hose as part of your highland dress catalog, please email us for more information. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and how to purl knit. Repeat the pattern row until your scarf is at desired length. Vest, ramsay tartan afghan, wallace tartan gloves, barclay tartan socks. First blocking step when knitting highland dance socks or tartan. Knitting scottish kilt hose and hiking socks hinmon, joanne gibson on. Kilt hose pattern by kerin dimelerlaurence and nina isaacson. Tartan crochet blanket free crochet pattern i have so many half finished projects lying around, i have decided to post on the blog about them and perhaps that will motivate me to get them finished. Large shepherds plaid kilt hose by joannie newsome. Knitting projects for scarves knit with lace stitches. Basket weave marl garters ties with three colour fringing.
I realise that these are really expensive, and you wont want to wear them all the time, but they are much. I can help you with color selection if you are having trouble finding yarn that matches your tartan. Made from 100% british wool, these will become a firm favourite to wear. This pair of kilt hose was designed for my thenhusband, who was never quite satisfied with the tall socks available at the local scottish shop. Scotlands leading tartan kilt hose specialist crafting the finest bespoke tartan hose. Scottish i have a pair of shoes like this and also had a kilt with our tartan made to bring home to usa kilt, sgian dubh, hose, flashes and ghillie brogues mens scottish kilt socks with 5 borders sizes 10 to 11 dk knitting pattern i know these are scottish, but theyre kinda cool. But of all the links i followed from it, i never came to one that gave a satisfactory source for a knitting pattern for argyll kilt hose.
Each individual tartan kilt hose sock is made to your exact measurements and fully fashionedshaped with a soft reinforced linked seam up the back, ensuring a perfect secure fit and exceptional comfort. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. The time scale for creating a special weave tartan and having it made into a bespoke kilt can be anything from 4 to 6 months. As a knitting pattern, argyle is generally accomplished using the intarsia technique. Most of our kilt socks are in stock and ready to ship today. Knitting highland dance socks tartan hose is not as difficult as you might think. Our yarn is spun to our own specification suitable for knitting to produce very comfortable hose. Many people wish to have a kilt hose knitting pattern, which would enable them to knit their own kilt socks. Okay, so i totally blew my deadline of having these finished last week. Yarn to use when knitting highland dance socks or tartan hose. At the time the book came out she was offering up for sale some of the extra yarn leftover from the kit making. Enjoy the art of knitting your own unique family garment, in your own home and carry on the tradition of passing on the pattern to. First up is what i think will become my crochet nemesis.
All of them were knit with lion brand woolease on size 8 aluminum dpns. This book is the only book currently in print that contains full patterns for 10 different type of kilt hosewith the recent rise in traditional scottish dress and ken govern lockridge said. Get knitting books by annie modesitt on amazon see more vest knitting patterns. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. Knitting patterns galore directory of free knitting patterns. Get breaking news, weather alerts, live streaming video and more from ny1, charter spectrums 24hour news channel in new york city.
Glenaran has a wide number of knitting patterns and kits for those who would enjoying knitting an authentic irish sweater for themselves. Hand knitted by individual home artisans in scotland from spun wool yarn. Highland scottische kilt hose ravelry, celtic patterns, cool socks, knitting socks, yarns. This is one of the few patterns in the book that is for. I know this has been asked before and i followed that discussion somewhat. Competition bagpipers and weekend kilt wearers love our kilt socks and kilt hose. Finally two very different examples of our tartan hose. Our solid knit kilt hose are made with a 45% wool, 45% acrylic, and 10% nylon blend of yarns. Tartan kilt hose, 224 pilton drive north, edinburgh 2020. Traditionally, you start from your clan name or your last name e. This simple technique is a great way to spice up a striped scarf or snood. Inspired by woven tartan cloth and diced hose, the plaid kilt hose are a modern knitted interpretation of these woven motifs. Pair your socks with a skirt, dress, or a kilt to keep warm this winter. There are only two or three patterned socks that have full instructions, because the decreases change the pattern on the calf.
Mimic the tartan colors in the argyle chart design. Mom knits, crochets, designs, and seeks beauty as food for the soul. My wife is a spinner and knitter of some accomplishment and she is looking for a pattern for argyll kilt hose. New house highland tartan, 6 yard box pleated kilt.
In the pattern, i used a worsted weight and the socks were somewhat stiff. These luxury kilt hose are hand knitted in a classic aran pattern. Traditionally, stockings like these were worn with a kilt, though kneehigh socks are still a popular style. Each knitting pattern comes in a word document complete with the meaning of the aran stitches, stitch glossary and instructions. This book has instructions for making kilt hose tops. Go with the big boys go for diced or tartan hose with evening wear youll be glad you did. As part of our history series, this kit includes yarn and patterns to knit both pairs of kilt hose, along with a detailed history of kilt hose knitting traditions. Changing to another currency will delete any items you may have in the shopping basket. Oct 28, 2015 in todays saturday stitches, we show you how to make tartan with knitting. These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns.
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