I am fascinated by knitting & have come to it late. I grew up crocheting, & can crochet anything, if the tendonitis doesn't flare up. I am determined to learn how to knit socks, & I hope I can resist the temptation to only knit one of a pair before I lose interest & move on to a new pattern.

I have a book that is way beyond my capabilities, but maybe someday...
In the meantime, I want to share this resource in the hopes that some knitter will pick up the ball of yarn & make kilt hose based on the beautiful patterns in this book. It is Viking Patterns for Knitting by Elsebeth Lavold
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157...books&v=glance

She has devised a technique of knitting that makes the Celtic-inspired Norse knotwork knitted into her designs look truly interwoven. There is a pair of socks in the book, which could easily be elongated for kilt hose, but would need a turn-down top added.

Her research is so impecable that other artisans (carvers, metal workers) use her book for guidance.

Anyway, I hope someone reading will get inspired.

Sherry