Scottish Bonnets?

**Ryan Ross** · 23rd January 12, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by SlackerDrummer

Dude, your dad looks just like you.

I know. It's CRAZY.

...he wears the same size bonnet, too.

**Pleater** · 23rd January 12, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

When speaking of the modern, structured Balmoral you are correct. But, my son has a real beret sent home by a girlfriend when she visited France. It is knitted, felted, 11" in diameter, and pretty much identical to the early Scots "broad" bonnet of the 18th and early 19th C's.

Well there are strong historical links between France and Scotland, so the similarity is not all that surprising.

I was just looking for one of my military style berets and one of my own made caps in order to meaure them for comparison, but they seem to have gone AWOL.

Not surprising as I have not been at home much for some time now. If and when they turn up I will report back.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Dale Seago** · 23rd January 12, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

And then, there's something that comes between a modern balmoral and an 18th & 19th century deal.

Here's sort of a "fusion" bonnet that I made for my father; I kind of like it...

That looks uber-classy!!

**Nick the DSM** · 23rd January 12, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

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.

**Ryan Ross** · 23rd January 12, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by RAF

Your Bonnet looks great, and the gauntlet too!

I missed this post, earlier.

Believe it or not, that is actually a "Ryan Ross Bonnet" that was made by Miss Abigail James (Sorcha, on Xmarks); a very generous gift.

And the bracer was made by our very own Nighthawk, using artwork from... Miss Abigail James (again). Check it out:

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

That looks uber-classy!!

Thank you very much, Sir.

I think it does a fair job of looking modern, giving a solid place to wear a badge or brooch, but still maintaining a bit of the swag that older style bonnets had (and still have). That was the intent, at any rate.

**hkjrb623** · 23rd January 12, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

I would recommend that you choose a standard balmoral as you first bonnet, at least until you have been round a while.

What does that mean? Do I need more time in grade for certain purchases?

It's a shame that someone stole that badge. I'm definitely going to look for one.

**opositive** · 23rd January 12, 07:29 PM

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i am awaiting this tam from what price glory since i thought it looked similar to the bonnets worn by dale seago and ryan ross i had seen before this thread. nevertheless, the next bonnet i buy will be from ross now that i know he made the ones i liked so much.

**Ryan Ross** · 23rd January 12, 07:37 PM

I just realized in reading through this thread again that it isn't really spelled out that "STM Hand Knit Bonnets" and "Ryan Ross Bonnets" are one in the same.

HeHe... Just wanted to throw that out there, lest anyone that's newer to the forum get lead astray.

**RAF** · 23rd January 12, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

I just realized in reading through this thread again that it isn't really spelled out that "STM Hand Knit Bonnets" and "Ryan Ross Bonnets" are one in the same.

HeHe... Just wanted to throw that out there, lest anyone that's newer to the forum get lead astray.

Yes, that part I figured out, but do you (Ryan) make the hats, or Abigail? That's where I got turned around.

**opositive** · 23rd January 12, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

I just realized in reading through this thread again that it isn't really spelled out that "STM Hand Knit Bonnets" and "Ryan Ross Bonnets" are one in the same.

HeHe... Just wanted to throw that out there, lest anyone that's newer to the forum get lead astray.

i am glad to make your ears burn once again. found it. thank you.