Monkstone Beanie

This unisex beanie is made from genuine 100% Welsh wool sourced from Pembrokeshire, capturing the rugged elegance and essence of the Welsh countryside. It combines Welsh Black Mountain wool with a Merino/Romney blend from a reputable North Wales farmer. Crafted by the family-owned Welsh firm Corgi, using traditional hand-operated knitting machines and meticulous hand finishing. The blend of Black Welsh Mountain’s deep reddish-black and the cream Merino/Romney yarn creates a distinctive marled, speckled effect. Natural variations in colour may occur due to its entirely natural fibres.

Fit & Specification                              

The Monkstone beanie expertly blends softness, warmth, and inviting comfort. Crafted with a 1x1 rib knit and a turn-up brim, it offers a contemporary silhouette with timeless appeal. Designed as one size to suit all, the ribbed texture and fold-up edge provide an adaptable fit, while the premium wool ensures breathability and natural insulation.

The Process                              

We pay attention to the sheep’s needs at all times, making sure they are looked after to the best of our ability here on Trevayne Farm, Monkstone.

We shear on a yearly basis, with experienced local shearers to ensure a good quality fleece. The fleeces are then bundled based on breed and sent to be washed and spun. We design accordingly, based on the amount of wool we get from the breeds in our flock. We tend to get 5-8 kilos per sheep, our ram, Rambo, had a fleece of 7 kilos last shearing.

After the washing and spinning process, which usually takes around 2 months, we divide the kilos of wool. We divide it into oiled on-cone, washed on-cone (for machine-knitting or weaving) and hand-knitting skeins.

The yarns are then sent to our highly skilled knitters and weavers to be made through traditional craft methods into long-lasting goods. Our manufacturing methods always consider the lowest environmental impact achievable and we are always striving to make this better.

From shear to wear, the process takes around four months. It’s slow production, we believe slow is best.

Composition & Product Care

Welsh Black Mountain wool's natural benefits include breathability, temperature regulation, and moisture-wicking properties, ensuring lasting comfort. This pedigree flock of sheep are a hardy breed with good resistance to the elements, meaning their wool is well-insulating and durable. Good lambing and mothering instincts form part of the breed’s characteristics. To maintain its exceptional quality, we recommend gentle hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid wringing or twisting. Lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Store folded to preserve its shape and softness. Refer to our How to Care for Knitwear Guide for more information. 

Made in Wales

Crafted in our Welsh factory, where five generations of the Jones family have been producing high-quality socks and knitwear for over 130 years. Read our story and understand why every piece of knitwear we make is a testament to British craftsmanship and heritage. 

Product Code: 82-30-4263