Traditional Garter Ties

**Kilted in Maine** · 1st July 08, 09:43 AM

Why 75"?

With the braiding, what does that produce for an overall length?

**sirdaniel1975** · 1st July 08, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

Why 75"?

With the braiding, what does that produce for an overall length?

They loose some of their length when finished plus some gets cut off as shown. When I made the test garter, I wanted to start with more than enough yarn in each strand so that I had some to work with. The test garter came out so well with about 4-5" inches being trimmed off. The overall length on mine are 47.5".
My calves are 17" each and I make 2 revolutions around my calve with the garter. What's great, is these are nice and long and are good with cahdah.. which I have also made.

The only part of a kilt outfit I haven't made (DIY) is a kilt belt or knitted hose.

THANKS GUYS, FOR THE NICE COMMENTS!

**hospitaller** · 2nd July 08, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by sirdaniel1975

mine are 47.5".

dayum!

I was off by 1/2" inch, impressive laser eye forum picture tape measure-er.

good show on the ties, any specific thickness/weight for the yarn?

**sirdaniel1975** · 2nd July 08, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by hospitaller

dayum!

I was off by 1/2" inch, impressive laser eye forum picture tape measure-er.

good show on the ties, any specific thickness/weight for the yarn?

Medium weight #4