S 54-55
M 56-57
L 58-59
XL 60-61
XXL 62-63
XXXL 64-65
The blue bonnet was a type of soft woollen hat that for several hundred years was the customary working wear of Scottish labourers and farmers. Although a particularly broad and flat form was associated with the Scottish Lowlands, where it was sometimes called the "scone cap", the bonnet was also worn in parts of northern England and became widely adopted in the Highlands.Head size in cm:
In later years it came to be associated with Highland dress, and in
the 19th century gave rise to other types of largely military headgear
such as the more elaborate Balmoral bonnet, Tam o'shanter, and (with the
addition of a wire cage) the military feather bonnet.
The bonnet's construction made it an extremely practical piece of clothing in Scotland's damp, cool climate. The flat shape formed an effective brim against the weather, could be pulled down ("scrugged") in various directions for additional cover, pulled over the ears for warmth, or folded and put in a pocket. It could also be removed and used as a pocket or bag in its own right. The felted wool helped protect the wearer against rain, and could be easily dry.