Now which variety did you buy? There are a few that look promising. The kilt socks obviously... but the Linsey Woolsey looks like you could make one beefy cuff with it, but it might also be excessive. There is the standard over the knee pieces too. Then there is coloured cotton, and the wool varieties as well. I have never tried to use anything other than kilt hose... so someone with more experience... please add to this, and help a n00b!