A transfer mechanism for and method of transferring hosiery from a toe-closing machine to a hosiery boarding machine is disclosed which enables the labour content of hosiery production to be reduced. The hosiery is mechanically removed from the toe-closing machine and supported upon a transfer form at its welt end. The hosiery is then stretched and driven fully onto the transfer form. Thereafter a hosiery boarding form is inserted into the foot end of the hosiery to draw the hosiery thereonto whilst simultaneously turning it.