Calana Crafts hose review

**csbdr** · 31st December 08, 12:37 PM

I recently purchased my first pair of expensive hose. I always used to swear that spending even $25 dollars for a single pair of socks was lunacy, but I have to say that these are worth every penny!! (paid $50 in the for sale section)I haven't had a chance to take any of my own pics, so I'll repeat hers.

http://calanacrafts.blogspot.com/200...ilt-socks.html

They are supremely comfortable. The yarn is as soft as a baby's behind, and has enough stretch that I think I could keep them up without garters, if I so chose. Her measurements are perfect, which is amazing considering they were not made for me originally. My only complaint is they are a bit tall, so I have to roll them over a tad more than would be ideal, but this is VERY minor, again, due to them not being custom made for me. Not the least bit a real problem. The cuff pattern is very attractive!!

Well, I may be hooked. I won't be able to spend this kind of money on hose very often, but I have to say when I do, I will likely go to this lovely woman rather than getting a manufactured product. My hose even came with a Christmas card, and gift wrapped in holiday paper!!

**calanacrafts** · 2nd January 09, 01:48 AM

I'm glad you received your socks and you're pleased with them, happy new year

**Bosco** · 2nd January 09, 03:06 AM

Agreed, Calanacrafts is very exceptional at looking after customers, All my dealings with them are fantastic, exceptional, what more can i say :-)

**piperdbh** · 2nd January 09, 08:57 AM

Thanks for supporting an artisan like Joan. If you got those hose for $50, you got the deal of a lifetime. Other threads here have dealt with how to price handknit hose. I know it seems kind of expensive at first, but just like any hand craft, you know you're getting something that will last practically forever, and it's something that a very talented person has invested a lot of time and skill in.
Congrats on the purchase. Now you need some other colors, too!

**csbdr** · 2nd January 09, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Thanks for supporting an artisan like Joan. If you got those hose for $50, you got the deal of a lifetime. Other threads here have dealt with how to price handknit hose. I know it seems kind of expensive at first, but just like any hand craft, you know you're getting something that will last practically forever, and it's something that a very talented person has invested a lot of time and skill in.
Congrats on the purchase. Now you need some other colors, too!

Exactly!!

**Carolina Kiltman** · 2nd January 09, 08:57 PM

I constantly hear the lament that "they don't make ________ (fill in the blank) like they used to. My reply always is, "Of course someone does, but you are not willing to pay for it like they used to." That is why my next kilt is going to be a hand sewn tank of 16oz wool. If you want something that is a perfect fit, quality made, be prepared to pay for it!

**calanacrafts** · 12th January 09, 03:51 AM

You crowd are a great bunch so I am offering the Kilt Hose, custom knitted to your size at a special rate $55.00 inc airmail post to anyone who wants them knitted.

**csbdr** · 12th January 09, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by calanacrafts

you crowd are a great bunch so i am offering the kilt hose, custom knitted to your size at a special rate $55.00 inc airmail post to anyone who wants them knitted.

wow!!

**Riverkilt** · 12th January 09, 06:54 AM

Groan....I knew I shouldn't have opened this thread....what a temptation....

Ron

**piperdbh** · 13th January 09, 11:55 AM

Hand-knit kilt hose are not meant to be tempting, because temptation is usually something to be resisted. The deisre for h-k kh MUSTbe indulged. If Joan's too busy to make them, there are several others of us here who can provide them, although I can't promise we'll work for her price.