Sneak Preview of new hand knit hose (and a rave review)

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 14th April 09, 03:39 AM

I thought some of you might be interested in getting a sneak preview at some new hose my wife is knitting for me. Beautiful shade of green with a nice cable pattern running down the front. The yarn is a wool/silk blend that just feels lovely.

There is a video on my blog with a rave review from our youngest son (holding the hose in the above screen cap).
http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2009/0...-progress.html

**tyger** · 14th April 09, 03:41 AM

Extra special. The color is fantastic too! Lucky guy. Now I need Carol to knit some for me......She has some bamboo yarn that is soft as can be, but is supposed to be tough too. We shall see.

**JolyStNicholas** · 14th April 09, 03:47 AM

They look absolute grand, if ya like ya can post'em by me place and I will gladly model'em for ya!

**Standard** · 14th April 09, 04:53 AM

Love the colour, they would match my new tweed from Rocky extremely well. What a wonderful wife to make such a gift for you.

**davedove** · 14th April 09, 05:21 AM

Unfortunately matt, the review is biased. To get a true review, it must be an objective, third party examination of the product in question.

I will happily provide this service for you. Just have your wife make up a pair to my measurements and I will give my objective review.

**Weasel Mender** · 14th April 09, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

Unfortunately matt, the review is biased. To get a true review, it must be an objective, third party examination of the product in question.

I will happily provide this service for you. Just have your wife make up a pair to my measurements and I will give my objective review.

Dave your self intrest is hanging out about 3 yards isn't it?

Weasel

**Galician** · 14th April 09, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by tyger

Extra special. The color is fantastic too! Lucky guy. Now I need Carol to knit some for me......She has some bamboo yarn that is soft as can be, but is supposed to be tough too. We shall see.

Bamboo yarn??!!

I'd never heard of this for a fabric. What is it like?

**fluter** · 14th April 09, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Bamboo yarn??!!

I'd never heard of this for a fabric. What is it like?

Think "rayon" (viscose) fiber. I'm not sure if it's a similar process, but it has a similar feel.

i have a few pairs of dress socks in bamboo. They've not had much wear, but I like them so far.

Bamboo fiber is supposed to have antibacterial properties, and it's touted as a "green" fiber. Whether its cultivation is sustainable, environmentally sound, etc is still under investigation as I understand it. Having been on the receiving end of a couple of bamboo infestations, I'm trying to keep an open mind.

For instance Paton's Silk Bamboo yarn.

**The Barry** · 14th April 09, 09:41 AM

Those hose look amazing! Well done!

**Splash_4** · 14th April 09, 09:45 AM

Matt, you are one lucky guy having Joanie around to knit this stuff for you. When I was looking at your gallery on facebook today I noticed all of the hose that she has knit for you! I am eagerly awaiting the finished product and the kilted outfit that you will pair them with.