Nifty little device for making garter ties

[puffer]

Just got the tool & yarn.

How do I finish of the tassels ??????


puffer

[ardchoille]

Just got the tool & yarn.

How do I finish of the tassels ??????


puffer

I'm not sure about that yet, I'm still waiting for James MacMillan to reply to my PM, his tassels look great.

[Kilted in Maine]

Check page #5 of his posting to see how he does the tassels

[JS Sanders]

I couldn't resist putting up this photo of a pair of garter ties. They're knitted with the same device described in this thread, originally by James MacMillan.

The colors are red & dark green, selected to reflect the major colors in one of my kilts.

They are comfortable to wear - much more so than the typical elastic flashes.

I've knitted mine to go once 'round my leg and that works just fine for me.



Slainte yall,
steve

[ardchoille]

Check page #5 of his posting to see how he does the tassels

Ah, thank you.. he did his tassels nicely.

About tying: Anyone who was in the US Navy or the Boy Scouts, or knows how to tie a bowline, might remember how to tie a bowline. This type of knot works perfectly for these garter ties.

and someone mentioned making theirs in two different colors of yarn.. excellent idea!

Update: I meant clovehitch rather than bowline.. my Navy knowledge has slipped!

[fluter]

About tying: Anyone who was in the US Navy or the Boy Scouts, or knows how to tie a bowline, might remember how to tie a bowline. This type of knot works perfectly for these garter ties.

Try a clove hitch.

Alternatively, I think someone mentioned looping twice around, tying an overhand knot, and tucking the ends under: that works too. There's usually just enough stretch to the garters that they will hold nicely, without being too tight.

[ardchoille]

Try a clove hitch.

Ah, yes, I meant clovehitch. Can you tell how long I've been out of the Navy