Sewn Garter Ties

[Ryan Ross]

Why knit a tube rather than a band?

Because if you knit in a tube, and make them extra long, you can tie a fancy knot. These type of garters go back to the days when cut and sewn hose were worn, and garters were tied outside the hose.

In that sittuation, a fancy knot would show outside the hose, and could be quite decorative and attractive- two tails and two loops, two tails and four loops, etc...

And here's the promised directions with photos:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...42/#post924547

Those look great!