If you don't have to have wool hose or the ornate knitting on the leg or cuff I suggest Hamilton Dry Goods socks.

My lower leg is 18" long and 18" around the widest part of the calve. I can't say enough good things about them. I bought 2 pair of off-white and dyed them the color I wanted.

They stay up without flashes while moving around, unrolled they reach over my knee about 3 inches, rolled they still give me a nice beefy cuff.

Cost $8 for socks + a few for shipping
$3 for two packs of Rit Dye (need two for darker colors)

Here's a pic in another thread of the brown hose. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=23289

I think they look great for anything other than meeting royalty.