This is one of the caps I knitted last week, a pattern found in a back issue of Spin Off magazine. I think it comes pretty close to the original, which can be seen here, along with some info on it:
http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/small/item/GTJ01788/
I anjoy most knitting, but this was one of the most enjoyable things I've knitted for many a year. I like a pattern with added extras - in this case, the historical aspect, and I was able to do some reading and research on the web which led me off in all sorts of directions, as most of you will know :) I felt a tangible connection to the past whilst knitting it, helped along by watching the film Merlin on TV! The pattern was simple, knitted in the round, and I use two strands of a rather nice English Jacob yarn I picked up for about 20p at the Guil on the sales stable. There is something inherently satisfying about knitting in the round, maybe the repetition, the rhythm of a circle, the continuous loop thing, not sure, but a favourite style of knitting for me. I popped a nice little button on the top so it can be attached to MrL's helment, should he ever feel the need for this facility, and a dinky little loop to hang it up by when he comes indoors; this is one of his Christmas presents. I thought it was so great, I knitted one for myself too.........:) LOL
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Do you know where I could find a pattern for the hat?
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There are several patterns on the net, but this is the best one I've seen. I'm more than happy to photocopy it for you, and attempt to send it by e-mail! Can't reproduce it here as it's not my patern, but happy to share. If you e-mail me your e-maila ddress, I'll get that doen for you.
MrsL
that would be fantastic!! thanks MrsL!
I too would love a copy of that Monmouth Cap pattern. We do 18th century reenactment and I'm in the process of trying to knit one of these - sounds like you've found the perfect pattern.
Thanks.
Okey doke, will get on to it later. :)
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