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Quality designer made original hand-knitted headwear. For lovers of outdoor life. Bespoke chunky knit bobble hats, beanies, ear warmers and scarves. For men, women and kids in sizes Toddler to XXL Adult
A warm welcome to HoBo Handmade - a range of earthy, stylishly simple, chunky knit handmade accessories.
Design, hand knitting and finishing are carried out by me in my studio on Mersea Island, in the east of England. All items can be customised - choose your size, colour and detachable bobble to make it your own.
See FAQs for hat sizing, head measuring and more information. If you have further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for visiting HoBo Handmade - Be warm, look cool, wear HoBo!
Tracy x
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Matthew on Mar 9, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe second one I have purchased. Excellent quality and beautifully made. One of the very few hats that actually suit me. Thanks again.
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Jeremy on Feb 17, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality and fit. This is the second one I ordered because I loved my first one so much!
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Gemma on Feb 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsAnother lovely hat, a good fit, and exactly as I wanted! Thank you very much xx
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Gemma on Feb 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is the fourth hat I have ordered from Tracy and I am so pleased with it! I've tried quite a few hats over the years but there is nothing comparable to these. The hat was knitted to specification so I knew it would fit really well, and the colour is great - a nice change from my usual brown or grey. The communication from Tracy was excellent - she kept me updated on the progress of my order as well as responding quickly to queries. Thank you!
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Boglarka on Feb 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful chunky hat, Tracy was great with communication and tailoring it to how I wanted it.
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Boglarka on Feb 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful chunky hat, Tracy was great with communication and tailoring it to how I wanted it.
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Boglarka on Feb 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful chunky hat, Tracy was great with communication and tailoring it to how I wanted it.
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Emma on Jan 28, 2024
5 out of 5 starsA really talented maker who will offer help and advice to make sure you get something bespoke. Such beautiful hats that last. I have three now and they are rarely off my head. Can’t recommend enough x
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Jacob on Jan 23, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful hat. Well made and satisfyingly thick and chunky in construction with good colour. This is the third I’ve bought. The previous two are still in great condition, after several years use and washes.
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Nicola on Jan 20, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous, well made hat. My hubby loves them, this is his third! X
About HoBoHandmadeUK
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Tracy Berry
Owner, Founder, Designer & Maker
When I'm not busy designing and knitting you may find me walking along my local beach, beachcombing, or swimming when it's a bit warmer. I love hiking, snow, sand, off grid camping, music festivals and small handmade & farmers markets! xx
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Custom and personalised orders
All items are designed and handmade by me so I can customise any hat or ear warmer for any size, colour combo and, as bobbles are detachable, you can have your hat without or order an extra one. Just drop me a message and let me know your requirements.
How to measure your head for a great fitting hat
To measure the head to ensure a good fit use a soft tape measure (or a piece of string and measure the string on a ruler).
For the circumference measure all the way around the head, just above the eyebrows and ears, in a straight line (basically the largest part of the head). The tape should be snug but not tight.
For the length (head height) measure one side only. From the top, towards the back of the head (the crown), to the bottom of the earlobe. See below (or individual listings) for the hat size to choose.
Hat Sizes
Please measure your head (see above). Contact me if unsure or send me your measurements for a custom fit hat.
Toddler (approx 12 months - 3 years)
To fit head: 18"-19.25" (45.5cm-49cm) Head height: 7" - 7.5" (18-19cm)
Extra Small (approx 3-12 Year Child or XS Woman)
To fit head: 19.5" - 21" (49.5cm-53.5cm) Head height: 7.5-8" (19-20cm)
Small (Average Teenager or Small Adult)
To fit head: 21.25" - 21.75" (54cm-55.5cm) Head Height 8-8.5" (20-21cm)
Medium/Large (Average Adult Size for Women or Men)
To fit head size: 22" - 22.75" (56cm-58cm) Head height: 8.5-9" (21-23cm)
XL (Adult)
To fit head size: 23" - 24.5" (58.5-62cm) Head height: 9-9.5" (23-24cm)
XXL (Adult)
To fit head size: 24.5" - 26.5" (62-66cm) Head height: 9.5-10 (24-26cm)
Care instructions
To keep your HoBo accessory looking it's best please wash as directed below:
Remove pom pom before washing for best results!
100% Wool items: HAND WASH ONLY in warm water with mild detergent, wool wash or a gentle shampoo. Squeeze, do not wring or rub. Rinse in clear warm water and squeeze out excess. I do not recommend fabric softener. You can safely use the spin only cycle on your washing machine to remove excess moisture or roll in a towel and apply pressure. Reshape and lay flat to dry away from direct heat.
Wool Blends and Acrylic items: Hand wash as above or you use may use the the wool cycle (or 30 degrees delicate) in your washing machine. Reshape and lay flat to dry away from direct heat.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All items are handmade by me in my smoke and pet free studio with great care and attention to detail.
Your HoBo item will have a woven 'HoBo' label sewn to the brim or edge. It will have a HoBo Handmade swing tag attached with matching yarn and will arrive in it's own organza gift/storage bag, tied with a bow at the top.
I use 100% recyclable, strong mailing bags to keep postage weight low and to protect it from the elements.
I can add a gift message to the dispatch receipt and remove the price if you prefer.
If you have any other requirements please let me know.
Colours
I always try to describe items as accurately as I can and include as much detail as possible in my photos, please ask if you require further details of an item.
PLEASE NOTE: colours can vary slightly from screen to screen depending on your settings.
Removable Pom Poms
All pom poms are removable. This makes washing much easier and also means you can wear your hat with or without. It also means you can choose to change the pom pom for a different colour, matching or coordinating with the hat. Just let me know your requirements.
The pom pom ties on, I just pop the ends of the ties through the top of the hat, in the natural gap between stitches, and tie a single knot and bow inside the hat. It makes it simple and easy to remove before washing, and means there is no button or hook showing if you want to wear your hat without the pom pom.
Delivery and Postage
**Dispatch times vary, please see individual items for current timescales**
It can range from 1-3 days for ready to ship items and up to 2-3 weeks for made to order items depending the length of my waiting list.
I ship worldwide using First Class Tracked/Signed For postage. For this reason I cannot post to PO Boxes, Packstations, etc. as they will not accept items that require a signature.
I will combine postage for more than one item.
I use First Class Signed For Delivery as standard.
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