Sneak Peek....

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 23rd April 10, 02:28 PM

Those look quite nice.

**Bigkahuna** · 23rd April 10, 05:52 PM

Very interesting!

**Woot22** · 23rd April 10, 07:18 PM

I have never really cared for the various traditional styles of head gear that go along with wearing a kilt. That is until now, I must say, I really like the look of these. Rest assured I will be putting in an order as soon as they become available. They really look great. Congrats Mr Ross, you have some serious skills dude.

**Santa Kona** · 23rd April 10, 08:53 PM

Very nice looking however are they one size fits most? Or will they fit us big heads? Matt are you going to have them in Gatlinburg?

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 24th April 10, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

Very nice looking however are they one size fits most? Or will they fit us big heads? Matt are you going to have them in Gatlinburg?

What's the circumference of your noggin? They are rather stretchy, so I'm sure they can be made to accomodate most humanoid craniums, but I'll let my knitter give a definitive answer.

We don't vend at Gatlinburg, we just set up a tartan info table for the museum. However, if you are coming through Franklin on the way up we should have a few of these bonnets in stock. Or, if you let us know what color you want we can bring one up to Gatlinburg to deliver for you.

**Santa Kona** · 25th April 10, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

What's the circumference of your noggin? They are rather stretchy, so I'm sure they can be made to accomodate most humanoid craniums, but I'll let my knitter give a definitive answer.

We don't vend at Gatlinburg, we just set up a tartan info table for the museum. However, if you are coming through Franklin on the way up we should have a few of these bonnets in stock. Or, if you let us know what color you want we can bring one up to Gatlinburg to deliver for you.

Matt I think you have me confused with Santa Wally he is coming from Florida. I will be coming from Ohio sorry to hear that you are not vending I was hoping to check out some hose and such. Could you bring one of the bonnets just for sizing?

**Santa Wally** · 25th April 10, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

Matt I think you have me confused with Santa Wally he is coming from Florida. I will be coming from Ohio sorry to hear that you are not vending I was hoping to check out some hose and such. Could you bring one of the bonnets just for sizing?

I'm coming from FL, but not through Franklin NC like I did for Celebrate Santa. That trip was in my car, this trip will be in my RV so I won't be going up and over the Smoky Mountains, but around them to Pigeon Forge. The museum and gift shop is a great place to visit. I stopped there at the museum/gift shop going both ways, to and from Gatlinburg in March.

**Jordan** · 24th April 10, 12:39 AM

Those are some seriously fine lookin bonnets. I will definatly have to think about ordering one when they become avalible

**Woodsheal** · 24th April 10, 06:00 AM

Very nice! The style is first half of the 19th C., I believe. Remove the pom-pom from a blue one and you'd have a perfect Jacobite-period bonnet as well...!

**Ryan Ross** · 24th April 10, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

Very nice looking however are they one size fits most? Or will they fit us big heads? Matt are you going to have them in Gatlinburg?

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

What's the circumference of your noggin? They are rather stretchy, so I'm sure they can be made to accomodate most humanoid craniums, but I'll let my knitter give a definitive answer.

We don't vend at Gatlinburg, we just set up a tartan info table for the museum. However, if you are coming through Franklin on the way up we should have a few of these bonnets in stock. Or, if you let us know what color you want we can bring one up to Gatlinburg to deliver for you.

Just like Matt said, it would take a very large skull indeed to not fit into one of these bonnets as they come, I think.

With that in mind though, making one that's a bit larger in the band (or the over-all circumfrence for that matter) would not pose a problem.

In addition, we'd certainly be willing to contract for a more custom type of bonnet, as well- If someone wanted a Christmas red bonnet with a white band and large white toorie, for example, that would pose no problem!

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Very nice! The style is first half of the 19th C., I believe. Remove the pom-pom from a blue one and you'd have a perfect Jacobite-period bonnet as well...!

Thanks! That's exactly what I had in mind, and in fact, there will be a standard "no toorie" option for those who are looking for a Jacobite period or earlier look, or who just don't like the fuzz-ball!