Kids Beanies

Children's beanies from Hatloom — warm, stretchy, fitted to stay on through active outdoor play and cold commutes alike. The beanie is the most practical cold-weather hat for children: it provides genuine thermal insulation to the head and ears without the bulk of a trapper hat; it stretches to fit a wide range of head sizes without precise sizing; it does not blow off in wind; and it fits under coat hoods and helmet liners when needed. For children aged 1–14, a quality wool or merino beanie is the most reliable cold-weather head covering available.

Children's beanies at Hatloom are available in merino wool (the warmest and softest natural option, gentle on sensitive skin), wool blends (warm and durable), acrylic knit (machine washable, resilient, good colour range) and fleece-lined versions for the coldest months. All are accurately sized for children's head measurements, not scaled from adult patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size beanie does a child need?

Children's beanie sizing: toddlers (1–3 years): 46–50 cm head circumference. Pre-school (3–5 years): 50–52 cm. School age (5–10 years): 52–54 cm. Pre-teen (10–14 years): 54–56 cm. Most knitted beanies have 20–30% stretch, so they accommodate a range of 2–3 cm from the listed size. Measure around the head above the ears for accuracy. For children at the top of an age range, size up — a beanie that is slightly large can be rolled up; one that is too small will not sit over the ears properly.

What material is best for a children's beanie?

Merino wool is the best material for children's beanies who can wear wool — it is naturally soft, non-itchy (unlike standard wool), warm for its weight, and temperature-regulating. For children with wool sensitivity, acrylic knit beanies provide similar warmth with easier care — most are machine washable. Fleece-lined beanies add extra warmth for very cold conditions. Avoid unlined standard wool for children with sensitive skin — the fibre can cause irritation. Merino or acrylic lined with fleece are the most practical all-round choices for children's winter beanies.

Can children's beanies be machine washed?

Acrylic knit and fleece children's beanies are typically machine washable on a gentle cycle at 30°C. Wool and wool-blend children's beanies should be hand washed in cold water with wool detergent, then reshaped and dried flat — machine washing wool at high temperatures causes irreversible felting and shrinkage. Merino wool children's beanies from quality producers may be labelled machine-washable on a delicate cycle. Always check the care label. For everyday children's beanie wear, machine-washable acrylic is the most practical maintenance choice.