So, after seeing this thread:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...lt-hose-71512/

That AKScott linked to here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...91#post1382491

I'm wondering: is there anywhere you can buy cable-knit (or at least strongly-patterned) hose in lovat blue which are not made with wool? Or is there a good recipe for dying acrylic or cotton hose to the right color?