Traditional Garter Ties

**Pancho** · 15th March 08, 01:32 PM

Is there a recommended or "best" way to wrap the traditional garter ties or is it OK to tie them in a bow and let the ends show under the turn down cuff of the hose? Thanks.

**Mael Coluim** · 15th March 08, 01:44 PM

Click here, Pancho.
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from the Old Dominion State!

**Frank McGrath** · 15th March 08, 03:28 PM

It's just a big clove hitch. (boy scout knot tying)

**ChattanCat** · 15th March 08, 03:45 PM

from Kansas City

**Riverkilt** · 15th March 08, 03:51 PM

I follow Matt's advice, was on a thread not too long ago. One wrap around, an over under deal like when first tying your shoes (the half hitch?) then tuck the hand down tails UNDER the original wrap around.

Ron

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 15th March 08, 05:21 PM

In addition to the way illustrated on our web site, I often use a similar method.

No pics, but here's a writted description. Basically begin by finding the middle of the garter, and place this on the outside of your leg, where you want the tie to be. Then cris-cross the garter around your leg, pulling it tight (but not turnoquet tight). Then simply tie the two ends together in an overhand knot. Pull tight, and then tuck the ends of the knot back and under the original (center) part of the garter, which will now serve to hold the knot in place.

I've worn them this way all day long and not experienced a bit of slippage. What's more, using this method I seem to be able to tie the garter so tight that I can barely slip my sgian dubh in my sock, yet it never feels uncomfortable or as if it is cutting off my circulation at all.

**BoldHighlander** · 15th March 08, 05:36 PM

I just ordered a pair in Bottle Green & will offer my impressions when they arrive.

My only issue is the shipping cost for one pair seems a wee bit steep, so when I order another pair I think I'll splurge for two pairs if the shipping is the same.

**Pancho** · 16th March 08, 01:54 AM

Thanks guys. That was exactly what I needed. I had missed it on the museum giftshop site. I'll try the alternatives you suggested as well.

**BoldHighlander** · 21st March 08, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

I just ordered a pair in Bottle Green & will offer my impressions when they arrive.

My only issue is the shipping cost for one pair seems a wee bit steep, so when I order another pair I think I'll splurge for two pairs if the shipping is the same.

Oh boy! It's like Christmas around here today! First my Bottle Green piper hose from Scottish Lion arrives, and now my Traditional Garter Ties from the Scottish Tartan Museum!

Now I get to practice tying them

....& now it'd truly be 'Christmas' if my Newsome Box Pleat (in 'Modern Mackay') were to arrive