Dutch Renaissance – Inappropriate Metaphor

Dutch Renaissance Part 2

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 inametaphor

Okay, ready for some math? I had Shoryl help me gather some of the measurements I needed to create custom fit stockings. Top of calf (the narrow bit just below the knee): 16.25" Ankle (at ankle bone): 8.75" Length between the two: 12" Widest part of calf: 18" Foot width (around the balls of the… Continue reading Dutch Renaissance Part 2

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Dutch Renaissance Part 1

July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 inametaphor

While the Dutch garb is a bit in the future, I'm getting started now because I happen to have all the supplies on hand to start the most time intensive part: knitting my stockings. There are a couple of design considerations and historical notes to take into account here. The first, and most important is… Continue reading Dutch Renaissance Part 1