Madder and alder hat - dip dyedA easy to pull on, slouchy style hat, dip dyed in madder and fustic. 1 size available Medium large adult measures 10" long (with turn up). Circumference measures 14. 5" unstretched, up to 23" stretched. Knitted by me in rural Lincolnshire on my vintage hand powered knitting machine in a beautiful soft but 'sheepy', worsted spun 100% British wool. After knitting, linking and hand finishing, the hat is dip dyed in madder and alder. The method of dyeing

Mugwort - 100% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool

I have tried to show the colours as best I can

the hat is first mordanted then mottle-dyed in dyer's chamomile and indigo

Shown with Buttercup

The Bluefaced Leicester wool ensures a luxurious feel

Hand wash is recommended as this is a non super-wash yarn

A truly unique relaxed fit round neck jumper

Dyed naturally with homegrown flowers and dyestuff

a very similar shade

A soft pale blue

A soft pale ballerina peachy pink

Also shown with a skein of Cinnamon