Hose (Argyle or Diced)

Argyle & Diced Hose/Stocaidh Earraghàidheal is Breacaichte

ARTAN OR "ARGYLE" HOSE ARE TYPICALLY worn with evening wear, but this is not a "hard and fast" rule. They are so reserved usually because of the greater expense involved. One could certainly wear them every day if desired. Originally, these hose were known as cadadh (pronounced CAD-AY) and were made from tartan cut on the bias and joined by a seam running up the back of the leg. Today, they are knitted in a diagonal pattern that compliments the tartan of your kilt. These tartan hose are available as either full hose or (footless) hose tops. Hose tops are usually worn together with spats by both military regiments and pipe bands. Both forms are also available with a castellated top instead of the usual fold-over.

Diced Hose are much like tartan hose, save the pattern is simpler. They are also worn with evening wear and are available in both full hose and hose tops. Hose Tops are especially popular with military regiments and pipe bands. Any colour combination is possible and the most popular are red with white, red with black, green with black, and blue with white. Like Tartan Hose, Diced Full Hose or Hose Tops are available with a castellated top instead of the usual fold-over.

All Prices are in CANADIAN funds. Canadian residents must pay GST (5%). Ontario residents must instead pay HST (13%).

Argyle Hose

These hose are knitted in the United States using 100% pure new wool. A swatch of your tartan must be provided to ensure a perfect colour match. If you are unable to supply a swatch, let me know, and I will obtain one for you. Regular size is defined as having a calf of 16" or less in circumference. Large is anything over that number.

Clicking on each link below will bring you to an individualized order form with a measuring guide and Payment button. Note that prices vary by size and options selected.

Diced Hose

These hose are knitted in the United States using 100% pure new wool. A colour reference of some kind must be provided to ensure a perfect match. This could be a fabric swatch or even strings of yarn. Any colour combination is possible. If you are unable to supply a swatch, let me know, and I will obtain one for you. Below are some examples of the possible colour combinations. Regular size is defined as having a calf of 16" or less in circumference. Large is anything over that number.

Clicking on each link below will bring you to an individualized order form with a measuring guide and Payment button. Note that prices vary by size and options selected.

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Argyle & Diced Hose/Stocaidh Earraghàidheal is Breacaichte

Argyle Hose

Diced Hose