These warm and breathable winter hats are handmade in Kelowna BC, Canada from ultra-soft upcycled 100% Cashmere and are lined with a Bamboo/Merino fleece for extra comfort and wind resistance.

Since each one of the hats is made from locally-sourced upcycled cashmere sweaters, they are one-of-a-kind and cannot be recreated. Please choose from the color menu and if you have any preferences on the shade or texture of the hat, send us an email and we will do our best to help you find the perfect hat!

NOTE - These winter hats are naturally stretchy and the size ranges can accommodate a wide range of head sizes and shapes.  Please refer to the sizing chart in the image gallery to find the optimal fit for you.

Care - Hand wash with cold water and mild detergent. Lay flat to dry.

Made in Kelowna BC

ABOUT NOOKS DESIGN

Nooks Design began with a visit to a Kelowna, BC thrift store on a cold December day.  Wool sweaters were found laying in a pile, ready to be discarded due to moth holes and stains; it seemed like a perfect opportunity to take the wool and make it into something new and beautiful.

Our daughter Anouk was about to turn one and take her first steps, and we needed a pair of warm and slip-resistant boots to help her gain the confidence she needed to explore on her own. The combination of the soft and breathable wool from the upcycled sweaters and a leather sole made from an repurposed leather purse provided the perfect solution. And thus, Nooks (short for Anouk’s booties) was born.

The demand for our unique and sustainable footwear grew organically as parents recognized them as the solution they had been looking for. One year after starting our adventure at the local farmer's market and craft shows, we expanded our product line to include a range of children’s clothing, starting with custom dresses and skirts made from vintage and upcycled materials.  This diversification led us to rebrand from Nooks Footwear to Nooks Design in mid-2014.

Today, our small Kelowna, BC-based team works tirelessly to create fresh and innovative patterns and products every season, always with the goal of using timeless designs and natural materials.  To keep up with the demand for our products, we partnered with a Fair Trade-certified team based in Nepal in 2017 to help cut and sew our footwear.