Buy a balmoral?

**MrLion** · 7th December 13, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedrennie

There are several knitters here who will make one for hire sized just for you.

I'm one of them, but unfortunately I'm swamped with my day job (which has become a night job too!) I'm afraid it would take me too long to get the job done to anyone's satisfaction, including mine.

Here's an Etsy link to handmade old-fashioned balmoral bonnet, only $30.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/11698410...op_home_active

Oops, their sizes only go down to 56 cm, may be a good resource for others though.

**TheOfficialBren** · 7th December 13, 12:58 PM

Thanks, gents.

**frank_a** · 7th December 13, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by MrLion

Here's an Etsy link to handmade old-fashioned balmoral bonnet, only $30.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/11698410...op_home_active

Oops, their sizes only go down to 56 cm, may be a good resource for others though.

I think you can specify size if it's not in the drop down list. One of the choices (at the bottom of the list) is "Size given in note cm".

Looks interesting. I may get one. Thanks!

Cheers,

Frank

**ASinclair** · 7th December 13, 03:43 PM

Frank, thanks for starting this thread. I've been following along and enjoying all the Balmoral bonnet info. When you do get yours, be sure to post us a picture here!

**frank_a** · 7th December 13, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by ASinclair

Frank, thanks for starting this thread. I've been following along and enjoying all the Balmoral bonnet info. When you do get yours, be sure to post us a picture here!

No problem Allen. I expect my 1st Scot headgear at Christmas. My wee lass is being somewhat coy about it, but I know something is coming! I do like that hand knit one through Etsy that the link was posted for. After the holiday I may get one of those. More to come!

Cheers,

Frank

**TheOfficialBren** · 7th December 13, 05:11 PM

Agreed. Thank you, Frank, for starting this thread.

I currently wear either a fore and aft hat whilst kilted or go bareheaded. I'd like either a tan or a navy balmoral.

**pbutts** · 15th February 14, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by MrLion

Here's an Etsy link to handmade old-fashioned balmoral bonnet, only $30.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/11698410...op_home_active

Oops, their sizes only go down to 56 cm, may be a good resource for others though.

She also make the historical Jacobite blue bonnet, which is what I was looking for as an alternative to my more conventional Balmoral and band Glen. Due to weather issues, the Christmas present turned into a lovely Valentine's Day present. Pictures to follow.