~Adopted~ Blue and Gray Curlicue Beret
~Adopted~ Blue and Gray Curlicue Beret
A Playful Blue and Gray Curlicue Beret for everyday wear - goes beautifully with jeans or dressier looks. It's a versatile hat: you can style the hat so that it angles towards one side; or style it back, halo-wise.
COLOR:
• This hat ranges from Royal to Navy Blue and also has various shades of pale to dark gray wool felted in.
SHAPE:
• This beret is conical and has a small curlicue that has been stiffened with a professional millinery stiffener. There is machine topstitching around the edge to add crispness to the silhouette.
SIZE:
• Headsize - MEDIUM to LARGE, fitting a range of 22.5" / 5 cm to 23" / 58.5 cm.
• The hat measures 4" / 10 cm in height and 12.5" / 32 cm in width.
• Inside the hat, there's a black-colored grosgrain ribbon.
This hat is READY to SHIP and includes FREE shipping.
QUESTIONS? Please feel free to contact me.
Materials
Materials
Merino Wool.
Size
Size
MEDIUM to LARGE
Care
Care
Felt is an eco-friendly, fiber that is water and stain resistant. Dust is not a problem - just give it a shake.
This hat can be gently hand-washed in cool water. Rinse. Blot dry on a towel. Place a small towel inside to shape. Always air dry hand felted wearables.
For more information, see this Illustrated Guide.
What is Felt?
What is Felt?
Each FeltHappiness Hat is entirely handmade and created from soft Merino wool fibers using the technique of wet felting. It's an ancient and simple craft that takes patience and lots of kneading to shrink the fibers into a strong, flexible, and warm felt. To learn more, see HERE.
In addition to insulating, wool naturally resists water. Hence, your felted hat will keep you warm in chilly weather and dry in light rain. Plus, wool resists mildew, dirt, and fire!
It's magical stuff!
Measuring Your Head
Measuring Your Head
Every head has its own unique size and shape, which can be measured with a flexible tape measure or even a piece of string.
Take the tape measure and encircle your head, just above the top of your ears. Make sure that the tape measure goes over that small bump at the back of your head. Please don't pull it tightly. Leave a little 'ease' so that one finger can fit under the tape. An ear-to-ear measure can be helpful too.
Measure three times: it is surprising how it can vary!
Inches or centimetres are fine.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Wool is a highly sustainable and eco-friendly material. Sheep grow their wool continuously and need to be shorn regularly for their own health and comfort. This means that wool is a renewable resource, and the production of wool does not harm the animal.
In addition, wool is biodegradable, which means that it will naturally decompose over time and will not accumulate in landfills or oceans. This makes wool a great alternative to synthetic materials that take centuries to decompose and contribute to environmental pollution.
Moreover, wool is an excellent insulator, which means that it can help to reduce energy consumption by keeping us warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is also naturally flame-resistant and has antibacterial properties, making it a safe and hygienic choice for clothing and bedding.
Overall, wool is a sustainable and natural product with many benefits for both the environment and consumers. FeltHappiness Hats uses wool into our products to promote more sustainable and ethical fashion practices.
I have become quite enamored with berets as of late, and felt that I needed a more subtle, smaller beret to join my collection. This piece is just the right size to not be too imposing (mind you I never find that to be an issue) and also small enough to not look too small either. The colour work and attention to detail in the felting here is stunning, and I have a strong feeling I will never tire of the little curlicue
Hello Rory / Mr Fabulous,
Thank you for taking the time to write sucha lovely, glowing review. I TRULY appreciate it, and moreover one can ~feel~ the delight that you have! Wishing you much happiness in your Blue Beret!
I have become quite enamored with berets as of late, and felt that I needed a more subtle, smaller beret to join my collection. This piece is just the right size to not be too imposing (mind you I never find that to be an issue) and also small enough to not look too small either. The colour work and attention to detail in the felting here is stunning, and I have a strong feeling I will never tire of the little curlicue
Hello Rory / Mr Fabulous,
Thank you for taking the time to write sucha lovely, glowing review. I TRULY appreciate it, and moreover one can ~feel~ the delight that you have! Wishing you much happiness in your Blue Beret!