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    Re: Scottish Bonnets?

    Quote Originally Posted by MrLion View Post
    WoodSheal,
    Could you please post a pic or two of one of these bonnets?! i.e. you wearing one?
    Thanks.
    Diane knitted me a nice, earthy-brown one. Here are my sons modeling it as I snap pics:





    I added a small black toorie:

    Brian

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    Re: Scottish Bonnets?

    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
    Diane knitted me a nice, earthy-brown one. Here are my sons modeling it as I snap pics:





    I added a small black toorie:

    Thanks Brian! Now to ponder whether I really need another hat....hmmm.
    I really like how they look pulled forward like a cap.

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    Re: Scottish Bonnets?

    Quote Originally Posted by MrLion View Post
    Thanks Brian! Now to ponder whether I really need another hat....hmmm.
    I really like how they look pulled forward like a cap.
    Which is how they were often worn, back in the day:



    They will keep the sun out of your eyes, and the rain off your face, worn in that fashion...!
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    Re: Scottish Bonnets?

    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
    Which is how they were often worn, back in the day:



    They will keep the sun out of your eyes, and the rain off your face, worn in that fashion...!
    That's how I wear mine. Really practical than the usual over the ear look.
    Gillmore of Clan Morrison

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