A one of a kind, handmade knitted bonnet, in a lovely fuzzy chunky mohair!
It is soft, stretchy, lightweight and warm.
I have crafted this bonnet featuring a chunky baby pink tie, a ribbed brim and contrasting cuff. It has a gorgeous chocolate brown base, and a baby pink bunny design on each side. I create my colourwork designs by first drawing them out on a grid, then knitting them up using the stranded colourwork technique.
The bonnet has been finished by blocking, meaning it has had a gentle bath in order to fully soak the fibres in water. It is then dried flat (‘blocked’); this is an important step in finishing handmade knitwear, as it sets the final size and shape of the item, enhances stitch definition, and ensures the yarn maintains its structure over time.
For future reference you can hand wash this bonnet in lukewarm/cool water, using a wool wash or delicates laundry liquid, then re-shape whilst damp and dry flat.
Yarn composition and details:
78% Kid Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Polyamide.
The yarn is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
The mohair originates from farms in South Africa which are certified to strict animal welfare standards and comply with the Responsible Mohair Standard. The RMS verifies mohair animal welfare and land management requirements, and tracks it from farm to final product. The wool is 100% mulesing free.
A one of a kind, handmade knitted bonnet, in a lovely fuzzy chunky mohair!
It is soft, stretchy, lightweight and warm.
I have crafted this bonnet featuring a chunky baby pink tie, a ribbed brim and contrasting cuff. It has a gorgeous chocolate brown base, and a baby pink bunny design on each side. I create my colourwork designs by first drawing them out on a grid, then knitting them up using the stranded colourwork technique.
The bonnet has been finished by blocking, meaning it has had a gentle bath in order to fully soak the fibres in water. It is then dried flat (‘blocked’); this is an important step in finishing handmade knitwear, as it sets the final size and shape of the item, enhances stitch definition, and ensures the yarn maintains its structure over time.
For future reference you can hand wash this bonnet in lukewarm/cool water, using a wool wash or delicates laundry liquid, then re-shape whilst damp and dry flat.
Yarn composition and details:
78% Kid Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Polyamide.
The yarn is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
The mohair originates from farms in South Africa which are certified to strict animal welfare standards and comply with the Responsible Mohair Standard. The RMS verifies mohair animal welfare and land management requirements, and tracks it from farm to final product. The wool is 100% mulesing free.
