costs and contacts
Almost Unwearoutable
Loom-knitted socks start from £55. You can upgrade their thickness from 4-ply
wool to 8-ply for £15. Hand-knitted Argyll Kilt Hose are £145. Garters £17.50.
Tel: 08445 044 054. www.almostunwearoutable.com
Wendy Keith designs
Many prices on application but the Flags of the World socks are £90 and 100% thick cashmere start at £145.
Tel 07768 805365. www.wendykeithdesigns.co.uk
Perilla
Hand-knitted, 100% baby alpaca shooting stockings, £185 (including matching garters). Offers many other machine-made ones for very much less. Tel 01886 853615. www.perilla.co.uk
Antidrift
All handknitted and prices start
from £77.50.
Tel 01476 585855. www.handknittedstockings.com