Knitted Evening Wear Kilt Hose

Knitted Evening Wear Kilt Hose is the perfect combination of style and comfort, ideal for those looking to make a fashion statement while maintaining a cozy feel. These socks are crafted with exquisite attention to detail, ensuring a luxurious and elegant look for any evening event. With their intricate knit patterns and high-quality materials, you'll definitely stand out from the crowd in these stylish kilt hose. So go ahead, add a touch of sophistication to your outfit and enjoy the evening in both style and comfort!

SIZE

One (custom fit instructions below in Pattern Notes)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Upper Calf Circumference: 14 inches

Ankle and Foot Circumference: 8 inches

Leg Length: 13.5 inches

Please see Pattern Notes for instructions on customizing size.

MATERIALS

Louet Yarns Gems Worsted Weight [100% Merino Wool; 175yd/160m per 100g skein]; color: #49 Charcoal; 4 skeins

Note: Depending on your size, you may only need 3 skeins of yarn. I just barely needed 4.

Recommended needle size:

1 set of 5 US #2/2.75mm double-point needles

1 set of 5 US #4/3.5mm double-point needles

[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

Tapestry needle

Stitch holder

GAUGE

24 sts/28 Rows = 4 inches in stockinette st using larger needles

PATTERN NOTES

Notes on adjusting the pattern for a custom fit:

Measure the calf at its narrowest point, just below the knee, for the upper circumference: this measurement tells you how big to make the calf cuff. Multiply the number of inches by 6 sts/inch. Round the resulting number to the nearest multiple of 12 to determine the number of stitches to cast on for the patterned cuff; round the same number down oto the nearest multiple of 6 to determine the number of stitches to increase to after working the ribbed garter.

Measure the circumference of the ankle. Multiply the number of inches by 6 sts/inch, then round the resulting number down to the nearest multiple of 6 to determine the number of stitches to decrease to for the ankle.

Measure the length of the calf, from the point just below the knee to the top of the ankle. This will determine the length of the sock leg. 

Measure the length of the foot, from the back of the heel to the tip of the toe.

SKP: Sl 1, k1, pass slipped st over.

1x1 Rib (Worked in the round over an even number of sts):

Round 1: [K1, p1] to end.

Repeat this round for 1x1 Rib.

5x1 Rib (Worked in the round over a multiple of 6 sts):

Round 1: [K5, p1] to end.

Repeat this round for 5x1 Rib.

DIRECTIONS

CUFF

Using US #4/3.5mm double-point needles, CO 84 sts. Divide sts between needles and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

P 4 rounds.

Work 24 rounds in Amphora Pattern.

P 3 rounds.

GARTER

Next Round: [P5, p2tog] 12 times. 72 sts.

Using US #2/2.75mm double-point needles, work 2 inches in 1x1 Rib.

Next Round: Using US #4/3.5mm double-point needles, [p6, m1] 12 times. 84 sts.

LEG

Before continuing, turn the work inside out, so that the WS of the cuff is facing you as you work the RS of the leg. This is very important! If you do not do this, the cuff will be inside out when the sock is worn.

Work 2.5 inches in 5x1 Rib.

Shape Calves:

Next Round: K2tog, work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, p1.

Work 2 rounds in pattern as set.

Repeat these 3 rounds 17 times more. 48 sts.

Continue in 5x1 Rib as set until work measures 13.5 inches from top of garter, or desired length to top of heel flap.

HEEL FLAP

Work first 36 sts of round in pattern; slip last 12 sts of round to same needle as first 12 sts. Heel flap will be worked back and forth over these 24 sts; calf decreases are centered directly above heel flap. Divide remaining 24 sts between 2 needles and leave them on hold for instep.

Row 1 [RS]: [Sl 1, k1] 12 times.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 12 times more.

TURN HEEL

Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1, k13, ssk, k1. Turn work.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1. Turn work.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1. Turn work.

Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1. Turn work.

Row 5 [RS]: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1. Turn work.

Row 6 [WS]: Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1. Turn work.

Row 7 [RS]: Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1. Turn work.

Row 8 [WS]: Sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1. Turn work.

Row 9 [RS]: Sl 1, k12, ssk. Turn work.

Row 10 [WS]: Sl 1, p12, p2tog. Turn work. 14 heel sts remain.

GUSSET

K the 14 sts of the heel, then using same needle, pick up and k 13 sts (1 st in each slipped st) along edge of heel flap. This needle will be designated Needle 1.

Work the held instep sts on the next 2 needles in 5x1 Rib as set. These needles will be Needles 2 and 3.

Using the remaining needle, pick up and k 13 sts along remaining edge of heel flap, then k first 7 sts of heel from Needle 1. This needle is Needle 4; this point (center of heel) will be beginning of round.

There are 64 sts: 20 sts each on Needles 1 and 4, 12 sts each on Needles 2 and 3.

Gusset Round 1: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, p1; work sts on Needles 2 and 3 in pattern; k1, ssk, k to end of Needle 4.

Gusset Round 2: K to last st of Needle 1, p1; work sts on Needles 2 and 3 in pattern; k to end of Needle 4.

Repeat these 2 rounds 7 times more. 48 sts: 12 sts on each needle.

FOOT

Work all sts in pattern as set (as per Gusset Round 2) until foot measures 2 inches less than desired length to end of toe.

TOE

Toe Round 1: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k 1, ssk, k to end of Needle 2; k to last 3 sts on Needle 3, k2tog, k1; k 1, ssk, k to end of Needle 4.

Toe Round 2: K all sts.

Repeat these 2 rounds 5 times more. 24 sts.

Work Toe Round 1 twice. 16 sts.

K sts of Needle 1 onto Needle 4, and slip sts from Needle 3 to Needle 2. Remaining 2 needles each hold 8 sts.

Graft sts from one needle to sts of other needle.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends. Wash and block lightly.