Preppy Hats Baby Yarn Kit
Preppy Hats Baby Yarn Kit
Is this right for me?
Level 1–2 · First Stitches to Finding Your Rhythm
“I can knit and purl, and I'm still looking things up.” or “I've finished a few hats or cowls and can read my knitting.”
New in this project: Stranded colorwork in the round with simple charts, in whale, bow, heart, or elephant motifs.
If you get stuck: Browse our Knitting Knowledge tutorials, ask in the Secret Society of Knitters community, or email Heather.
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playful motifs for little explorers.
Choose Your Favorite, Knit a Memory There is nothing quite as sweet as a hand-knit hat on a chubby-cheeked baby. The Preppy Hats Yarn Kit is a celebration of clean, classic design and the joy of playful colorwork. Whether you choose to knit the whales, bows, hearts, or our new elephants, this kit is as fun to share as it is to knit!
Why You’ll Love This Kit:
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Four Motifs in One: This isn't just one pattern; it's a library of options. Your kit includes charts for all four "preppy" motifs: Whales, Bows, Hearts, and Elephants. 🐳 🎀 💛 🐘
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A Friendly First Colorwork Project: If you’ve been looking to try stranded colorwork, these hats are a lovely place to start. The charts are logical and rhythmic, and designed to glide through your needles without the stress of complex floats.
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Heirlooms That Can Be Handled: We know babies are busy! This 100% merino wool is machine washable, making it a "worry-free" gift for new parents (just be sure to tuck in those ends extra well!).
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The Bonus "Reverse" Option: Because of the clever yardage requirements, you can often knit a second, reversed-color hat from the same two balls of yarn—perfect for a back-up hat or a matching gift for a sibling.
Project Specifications:
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Yarn: 2 colors of Ewe Ewe Yarns, Wooly Worsted (1 ball of each).
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Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) 16” circulars and DPNs (not included).
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Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in the round.
What’s Included in Your Yarn Kit:
Everything you need to cast on a playful project:
2 Balls of Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 95 yds / 50g each).
The Pattern: A high-quality printed paper pattern card plus a PDF digital download featuring all 4 motifs.
Size Range: Instructions included for Preemie, Baby, Toddler, and Child sizes.
Heather’s Design Note ✍️
"I originally designed the Preppy Hats because I wanted a gift that felt timeless but had a bit of a wink. Adding the hearts and elephants was a direct request from our community, and I love how they turned out! I chose Wooly Worsted for these because the colors are so fun and playful together. It’s the perfect project to soothe away the noise of a busy afternoon—just you, two colors, and a few rows of fun."
Want just the pattern? Shop the Preppy Hats pattern here >
Questions you might have
What's in the kit?
You'll get 2 skeins of Wooly Worsted, one in each of two colors, plus a printed pattern card and a PDF with all four motifs. Needles (US 7 and US 8, 16” circular and double-pointed) aren't included.
I can't find my pattern. What should I do?
A printed pattern card is packed in your kit, and the PDF is emailed to you after checkout, so it's worth a quick look in your spam or promotions folder. If you still can't find it, email hello@eweewe.com with your order number and I'll send it right over.
I've never knit colorwork. Is this kit right for me?
This is a Level 1–2 project. If you can knit and purl you have what you need, and if you've finished a few hats you'll feel right at home. The hats are worked in the round with stranded colorwork from simple charts. If you get stuck, our Knitting Knowledge tutorials and the Secret Society of Knitters community are here to help, or you can email me.
Will the colors look like the photo?
Screens vary, so a color can look a little different in person. If you're unsure about a combination, email me before you order and I'll help you choose.
Should I order extra yarn?
The kit has the amount of yarn the pattern calls for. If you'd like to make more than one hat, it's better to order extra now. Dye lots vary from batch to batch, and I can't always match a specific lot later.
How do I care for my finished hat?
Easy! Our yarn is superwash merino, so you can machine wash your hat inside out in cool water and tumble dry on low. All of our yarns are 100% fine superwash merino wool from Australia, spun and dyed in Italy.
How soon will my order ship, and what does it cost?
I pack and ship orders within one business day, six days a week including Saturday mornings. They go out by USPS Ground Advantage from Oceanside, California, so delivery time depends on USPS and where you live. Shipping is free on US orders over $75 and $5 on smaller US orders, and you'll get a tracking email when your order is on its way.
Can I return my yarn?
Unused items in their original condition can be returned within 30 days of receiving them. Email hello@eweewe.com with your name and order number and I'll take care of you. If something arrives damaged or isn't what you ordered, let me know right away and I'll make it right.
Let customers speak for us
Making for Halloween. The colors pop. The yarn feels so soft.
An oops. Plus usually when I buy EWE EWE bundles the pattern is included, not this time.
this Wooly Worsted MerinoYarn is beautiful and extremely soft to the touch. The color is rich and true and will make an amazing looking sweater. I can’t wait to start using this yarn then actually wearing it. I highly recommend this yarn from Ewe Ewe Yarns!
Where is the link to download the hat
The yarn is wonderful and customer service is top notch.
There will be knots in some skeins which is normal. I don't know if this will pill or not until it's knit into something but it's the nature of Merino to do so but that doesn't bother me. I only needed 3 skeins but the price was so good that I bought 5. It's super soft like you would expect and the proper thickness for a fingering sock weight. I split the skeins into (6) 56 to 58 gram skeins and dyed up 5. They took the dye nicely and I am pleased with my results. My yarn was packaged well/nicely and shipped VERY quickly and arrived at my doorstep safe and sound. I would purchase this again.
I ordered the baa bag bulky for my hat pattern, that I also bought from Eye eye yarns. I love this yarn !! It is so nice to work with. It is also soo soft!
I really like the pattern. Beautiful!
I love these little scissors. They fit perfectly with all of my other knitting accessories in my tote and they even have their own case. They are sharp and easy to use!
I am blown away by the feel and quality of this yarn at such a Great price!!!
Love this yarn. Sooo soft and the color is beautiful
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I’ve been waiting for the perfect yarn to start on my new wearable and the perfect pattern to do it with. Ewe Ewe has provided both. Not to mention the care and thoughtfulness of Heather, the owner , which makes it all the more fabulous!
I was open, when I ordered more yarn, to receive a different dye lot. I just figured for this children’s sweater I could make it work. Imagine my delight when I received the same dye lot! And quickly! I’m charged and almost finished!
I absolutely love this yarn. I had to buy more to make a hat and scarf!