FISHERMAN OUT OF IRELAND wool beanie made of 100% Donegal merino wool
A good winter beanie needs to do two things: keep your head warm and ensure you actually want to wear it. Fortunately, this wool beanie from FISHERMAN OUT OF IRELAND manages to do both. No strange pom-pom, no exaggerated logo, and not a design that makes your head suddenly look like a garden gnome. Just a beautiful, warm, and timeless beanie.
The beanie is made of 100% Donegal merino wool and features a sturdy ribbed structure with a wide fold-up cuff. The flecked yarn gives every color that recognizable Irish tweed effect. We carry the beanie in the same four colors as the matching scarves: SCOTS PINE, SILENT NIGHT, SEAWEED, and BLACK CURRANT.
Why this Fisherman wool beanie is so great
- 100% Donegal merino wool
- Free from synthetic fibers
- Warm, breathable, and moisture-regulating
- Sturdy rib stitch with natural stretch
- Wide fold-up cuff for extra warmth around the ears
- Close-fitting, timeless design
- Unisex for men and women
- Signature flecked Donegal yarn
- Made in County Donegal, Ireland
- Available in four colors
- Matching wool scarves in stock
A warm beanie without the fuss
The beanie fits snugly around the head and has a wide folded edge that provides extra warmth for your forehead and ears. Thanks to the rib stitch, the knit can move with you and conforms to your head while worn.
You can wear the cuff slightly higher or lower, depending on how much coverage you prefer. The design is classic and entirely unisex. It pairs with almost any winter coat and can be worn just as easily by men as by women.
What is Donegal merino wool?
Donegal wool is recognizable by the small colored flecks in the yarn. These give the beanie a lively, tweed-like appearance. This gives even the dark colors much more depth than a standard solid-colored wool beanie.
The merino wool retains heat but can also absorb and release moisture. This helps keep your head warm without the material immediately feeling clammy. Quite pleasant when you are out and about, cycling, or suddenly find yourself lingering in a shop for too long when you only needed milk.
Donegal merino wool has a bit more texture than very fine, smooth merino wool. How wool feels against the skin is a personal matter. Are you very sensitive around your forehead or ears? Feel free to come and try the beanie on first in Rotterdam.
Four colors with that typical Irish flecked yarn
SCOTS PINE is a deep blue-green color with small natural-colored flecks. Unique, but easy to combine with dark blue, gray, brown, and natural tones.
SILENT NIGHT is deep navy blue and therefore the most classic color. Quiet and dark from a distance, full of subtle flecks up close.
SEAWEED is a cool moss-to-olive green shade. Beautiful with earth tones, camel, denim, black, and rust brown.
BLACK CURRANT is a rich dark purple berry color with pink, red, and blue flecks. Plenty of color without the beanie overpowering your entire outfit.
Add a matching scarf?
For every color, we also have a matching wool scarf from FISHERMAN OUT OF IRELAND. The beanie and scarf are made from the same characteristic Donegal yarn and together form a beautiful set.
You can, of course, also mix and match colors. SILENT NIGHT, for example, looks very nice with SCOTS PINE, and BLACK CURRANT combines surprisingly well with SEAWEED. No one ever decreed that a beanie and scarf must be an exact match. And if someone did, we simply aren't listening.
Can the beanie pill?
With natural wool, small pills or bobbles can form due to friction. This happens mainly along the cuff edge or in places where the beanie rubs against a hood. This is characteristic of natural wool fibers and does not automatically mean the quality is poor.
Loose pills can be carefully removed with a Gleener fabric shaver. Try not to pull them out of the knit with your fingers, as this can damage the fibers.
How to care for a pure merino wool beanie
A wool beanie hardly needs to be washed. Air it out regularly outside and preferably treat small stains locally.
If the beanie must be washed entirely, use a cold and reliable wool wash cycle with a small amount of Lanalicious wool detergent with lanolin. Do not wring it out and do not put it in the dryer. Gently pull the beanie into shape after washing and let it dry flat. Do not lay it on the heater, no matter how tempting that quick-dry action seems.
Frequently asked questions about the Fisherman wool beanie
Is the beanie made of 100% wool?
Yes. The beanie is made of 100% Donegal merino wool and contains no synthetic fibers.
Is this a women's or men's beanie?
The beanie is unisex. The simple design, rib structure, and four colors are suitable for both men and women.
Will my ears stay covered?
The wide fold-up cuff provides extra warmth around the ears. Exactly how deep the beanie falls depends on the shape and size of your head and how wide you fold the cuff.
Does Donegal merino wool itch?
That differs from person to person. Donegal merino wool has more texture than very fine merino wool. Many people find the material comfortable, but for sensitive skin, we recommend trying the beanie on first.
Is there a matching scarf?
Yes. We have matching Fisherman scarves in SCOTS PINE, SILENT NIGHT, SEAWEED, and BLACK CURRANT in stock.
Where is the beanie made?
The beanie is made in County Donegal in Ireland, the region known for its characteristic flecked wool yarns and knitwear.
Personal advice or try it on in Rotterdam?
Are you unsure about the color, fit, or how the wool feels on your skin? Call our happy helpers during opening hours at 010-7954177 or email klantenservice@natur-el.nl.
You can also view and try on the beanies and matching scarves at Natur-el at Zwaanshals 376 in Rotterdam. We are open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
