Jacobite Bonnets!
For those of you who've always thought Scotch Bonnets were just a type of flower or perhaps a hot pepper, I've got news for you. They're hats too. Lovely felted wool hats. Think tam-o-shanter or beret on steroids. These babies are lovely, almost completely waterproof, and much softer than wool has any right to be. They were the hat of choice for Scots fighting in the '15, the '45, the French and Indian War, and even the American Revolution.
Sadly, these bonnets are now pretty tough to find in this country, especially hand-made, as they should be to be authentic, and in any variety of colors or sizes.
That's where I come in. I've designed my own pattern, and am now offering my bonnets to the world! Check the paypal menu at the top of the blog to order, drop me an email, or click the button below to purchase the knitting pattern online.
Hat prices include shipping. Custom sizing available.
Go nuts, Scotophiles!
Comments
Order one now...!
Sorry slow in posting this but I have one of you bonnets and it the BEST......love it, well made, great material, and fit is perfect. I don't go to the woods trekking without my bonnet, thanks so much for your work.
Garrick
Springfield Illinois
I was doing a search & found your blog/website about your Jacobite Bonnets.
I'd like to inquire about having one made in Woad colour & would like to discuss the project further with you.
Thank you for your time & assistance. I look forward to ordering said bonnet in the near future!
Aye,
Terry H.
Commissioner, Washington State
Clan Mackay Society USA
BldHghlndr@msn.com
You can contact me via the email addy provided in the previous post.
Thanks! :-)
You can contact me via the email addy provided in the previous post.
Thanks! :-)
the pattern uses a worsted-weight wool yarn. I usually use knitpicks Wool of the Andes (available at www.knitpicks.com) but Cascade 220 is also a good one. The pattern doesn't have a gauge listed, but before felting worsted weight and size 8 needles usually knits up to about 6 stitches per inch. I chose not to recommend a gauge because it really doesn't matter much after it felts up. I give measurements for the hat before and after felting, so I'm sure you could figure the gauge from that.
Happy knitting!
I'd like to order one exactly like Woosheal's. Size 7 and 5/8
Thanks
Michael Bell
castledangerous@gmail.com
I have been looking everywhere for an authentic Jacobite Bonnet and only just found your site.
My problem is that I need it no later then the 28th of this month :(
Thanks and regards
The other option is if you know a knitter (or if you knit yourself), you can purchase the pattern for $5 and have them knit it for you. It is about 4 hours of relatively simple knitting (but I'm a very speedy knitter) plus the time needed to felt and dry the finished product (typically a couple of days). The pattern is available above or via Etsy as well.