A one of a kind, handmade knitted bonnet, in a lovely alpaca blend!
It is soft, stretchy, lightweight and warm.
I have crafted this bonnet featuring a pastel yellow tie and a denim blue base, with a unicorn design on each side in the same yellow as the tie. 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:
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool.
The yarn is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
The alpaca and wool originate from farms in South America which are certified to strict international animal and human welfare standards. The wool is 100% mulesing free. The polyamide is sourced from Germany.
A one of a kind, handmade knitted bonnet, in a lovely alpaca blend!
It is soft, stretchy, lightweight and warm.
I have crafted this bonnet featuring a pastel yellow tie and a denim blue base, with a unicorn design on each side in the same yellow as the tie. 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:
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool.
The yarn is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
The alpaca and wool originate from farms in South America which are certified to strict international animal and human welfare standards. The wool is 100% mulesing free. The polyamide is sourced from Germany.
