Brilliant Balmoral from SemperFyffe

[Domehead]

Hello Rabble,
After perusing SemperFyffe's DIY post "Balmoral #3", I asked him if he'd consider making one for me.
Thankfully, he obliged. The following was our process...

Following a few pleasant exchanges, I sent SemperFyffe my final concept art:



In response, he requested a color pallet and the dicing option:



SemperFyffe contacted me with his considered yarn choices:



Once in agreement, construction began and SemperFyffe kept me abreast throughout, to include "in progress" images.
Upon completion, SemperFyffe unveiled a plethora of cockades:





After deciding on conventional black cockade, ribbon and liner, my Balmoral arrived.
I blocked it using Jock's process muddled with that of previous experience. Below is how I wear it.
Keep in mind, I'm hardly a head model. Simply, I place my ribbon and badge in the correct location,
grab the bonnet and pull down. Remember this when considering SemperFyffe's brilliant production:






I am beyond well chuffed and highly recommend his Balmoral - particularly for those who seek be spoke hand-knits.