Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose

By Veronica Gainford

Book Overview

Book by Gainford, Veronica This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942018079
• ISBN13: 9780942018073
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Schoolhouse Press
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Resource for Sock Knitting Enthusiasts

If you already know how to knit socks, you will be able to expand your options with this resource. This is not a book full of patterns, but a set of formulae for creating your own custom kilt hose. It is worth having just for the variety of turn-down cuff patterns.

interesting historically, and straightforward enough for a sock knitter

No, it's not for beginners... and it might be better to think of the book as a historical piece. The author assumes the reader has some idea of what they're doing- in fact, that the reader knows how to knit socks- for what woman wouldn't? Or even some gentlemen? It concentrates on patterns for the "tops" for kilt hose. I am sure my father will be delighted with his when they're done. Then, some for my fiance!

Not for beginners.

While this book is not for beginners, it is a wonderful resource for turnover cuff patterns. Steeped in tradition, and collected by the Dowager Lady Veronica. It even gives you a glimpse into the personality of this wonderful Lady through some of the letters written to the publisher. If you are familiar with making your own socks, this is for you. The top can be adapted onto a pattern for kneesocks, for those who wish a full sock pattern. The author's hope is to inspire you to create.My copy is well worn, and I haven't even started on one yet [all those wonderful choices].This book is worth it's price for the nostalgia alone.