Interesting texture - more like jersey than wool. You can wear with a deep cuff and the crown close to the head, or a shallower cuff with the crown floppy at the back. If there's a wind the air penetrates the weave, but lovely if the air is calm; and of course the colour makes you feel a million dollars. I'm very happy with mine. read more »

Recently we've been having -10F (-23C) windchills. Tomorrow a.m. is supposed to be even colder (frost bite warnings!). I have a few of these KW Merino Beanies in rotation and they have been fantastic at keeping me warm on such days. I also love having colour in my hats - warm hats! read more »

I love Chestnut, it's rich and warm and really makes my skin glow, so I'm sure this beanie will get a workout this winter. The effect of wearing one of your best colours right next to your face this way is a great boost. I like to undo the cuff and kind of squish and fold the hat until it kind of hangs off the back of my head. Having said that what wouldn't I give for Kettlewell trapper hats (maybe in waxed cotton or faux fur with sherpa lining)?? A girl can dream... read more »

I wasn't sure what to think when these beanies arrived. I expected the Deep Teal to be more of a wow colour and it's more of a subtle warm marine navy than teal. I tried them on and didn't think much about it, tried a few other brands while out and about (bought a nice hand-knitted cable stitch version elsewhere at half the price) but tbh when I came back to the Kettlewell hats they were the clear winner. They are big but I have a big head and I hate a tight hat. They are also a bit soft and drapey, not stiff and scratchy, so they make me look youthfully louche, not like a garden gnome. So in the end the cheaper hats went back and I have to admit that these are excellent quality and the cost can be seen in the attention to detail. read more »

Gorgeous hat. Very comfortable, fits snuggly, great quality and super warm. Love it read more »