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Michael's Kilt Hose
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Heel flap
Heel flap
Second sock started.
Second sock started.
3.5mm He is happy with the fit.
3.5mm He is happy with the fit.
Knit with a 3mm all the way to the ankle. It was too tight. Starting over.
Knit with a 3mm all the way to the ankle. It was too tight. Starting over.
Tartan is Weathered Black Watch
Tartan is Weathered Black Watch
Swatching... ugh
Swatching... ugh
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Finished
February 19, 2024
April 11, 2024

Michael's Kilt Hose

Project info
Toirneach Kilt Hose by Aislinn L. Charlton-Dennis
Knitting
Feet / Legs → Socks → Knee-highs
My son
Size 11 shoe
Needles & yarn
US 4 - 3.5 mm
6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220®
4 skeins = 879.3 yards (804.0 meters), 400 grams
8010 Natural
7H9535
Galt House of Yarn in Cambridge, Ontario
Notes

Foot - 11”
Calf - 17.25”
Length knee to ankle - 15.5”
Will start tomorrow, today I will read the pattern through, swatch, and decide on which needle I like best.

07-01-2024

I bought this pattern a year ago. Then we moved from Ontario to New Brunswick and now he really needs these socks.

07-01-2024

This yarn is too white for his “weathered tartan.” I am going to have to find beige wool, Nuts

27-01-2024

Changed pattern choice and yarn. These are toe up, which is more customized. Planning on casting on today.

20-02-2024

Nothing seems to be working the way I envisioned. Perhaps I will just make a basic pair this time and worry about fancy ones later. Looks like I am going to go top down.

24-02-2024

These socks will be the death of me. I am going to knit the basic Patons sock and be done with it. Top down, cable cuff. I can get fancy another time. I need these made.

04-04-2024

OK, back to the original pattern. Modifications had to be made for size. But, one sock finally finished. Casting on second sock today.

08-04-2024

Knitting while visiting Toronto. Onto the heel flap.

16-04-2024

Trying to squeeze out a 3rd sock from the leftovers. He can rotate the socks as he wears them. Less wear and tear on 2 socks. That is the idea. If I have to buy another skein I might as well buy 2 and knit the 4th sock.

17-04-2024

Ran out of yarn 5 rows before the toe on the third sock.
In Toronto on holiday, will call around and see who has it in stock. “Finger’s crossed”

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February 19, 2024
April 11, 2024
About this pattern
Toirneach Kilt Hose
by Aislinn L. Charlton-Dennis
from Knitty, Winter 2007
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Cascade 220®
by Cascade Yarns ®
Worsted
100% Wool
220 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: January 7, 2024
  • Finished: April 11, 2024
  • Updated: May 19, 2024
  • Progress updates: 2 updates