Dove cream bear-ear merino beanie hanging from a branch – Little Hyde & Hare

Child seen from behind in a Dove cream bear-ear merino beanie, gilet and mittens – Little Hyde & Hare

Close-up of the curly Dove cream merino beanie and its bear ear – Little Hyde & Hare

Baby in a wicker basket in a field wearing the Dove cream merino beanie – Little Hyde & Hare

Dove merino beanie infographic: hand-finished seams, temperature-regulating, soft merino – Little Hyde & Hare

Child wearing an Italian merino beanie – Little Hyde & Hare

Italian Merino Beanie

Name: Italian Merino Beanie - Dove
Brand: Little Hyde & Hare
SKU: LITTLE-BEANIE-DOVE-0-6M
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dove

£ 45.00

Size

0-6m

6-12m

1-2y

2-4y

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We're taking our first little steps, so thank you for bearing with us. All orders ship this Friday.

Soft enough for the very first days and warm enough for the windiest walks, it keeps little heads warm from that first trip home.
Two soft little teddy bear ears make every outing sweeter, and every photo one to keep. Beautifully understated, it finishes every outfit.

Temperature-regulating merino for changeable days
Ultra-gentle against delicate skin – super-soft Italian merino yarn that we spent two years developing
Crafted like the luxury knitwear in your own wardrobe – made in Portugal, with hand-finished seams, soft yet secure enough for sibling after sibling
Pairs with our merino gilet and mittens

A pure white, Dove is as soft as a feather from a dove’s wing, drifting down onto the lawn.

Soft enough for the very first days, warm enough for the windiest walks.

The world's softest wool: Italian merino, gentle on a newborn's head
Naturally breathable: holds warmth outdoors without overheating
Made to match: coordinates with our merino gilet and mittens
For outdoors: take it off indoors and always before sleep

We spent two years developing our own merino with a specialist Italian mill, to create the world's softest wool.

Two years in the making: developed and refined with our mill until the softness and strength were just right
Fine fibres: gentle against the most delicate skin
Naturally temperature-regulating: holds warmth in the cold, lets heat escape as things warm up
Breathable: comfortable all day, without overheating
Lined in 100% cotton: a soft, breathable layer next to the skin

Made in Portugal by a third-generation, family-run babywear maker, trusted by premium and luxury brands for nearly 40 years.

Every step under one roof: a fully vertical mill, from yarn and fabric to the finished piece, so nothing leaves their care
Made to the strictest baby standard: every baby piece they make meets OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class I, the toughest level, set for babies
Independently audited: ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental care, and BSCI and Sedex for fair, safe working conditions
European craftsmanship: made to European standards, for the people who make it and the planet

Merino looks after itself more than you'd think: wash less, air more.

Finding the right size: see the size guide, and if they're between sizes, size up
Air between wears: hang it in fresh air and it comes back feeling fresh, so it rarely needs a full wash
When it does: wash at 30°C, inside out, with a gentle liquid wool detergent. No softener, no bleach
Drying: reshape while damp and let it dry naturally, away from radiators. Never tumble dry
A little bobbling is natural: it's common in the first few wears, and a wool comb lifts it away
Before sleep: take merino layers off indoors and before sleep, so they don't overheat
Keep away from fire

UK: We offer free delivery on all UK orders with Royal Mail & DHL. We aim to despatch all orders before 1pm the same day.

Royal Mail: 2 Days
DHL: Next Working Day

USA & EU: We offer free worldwide delivery. There are no additional duties or taxes to pay on international orders.

Returns & Exchanges - We offer a straightforward 30-day returns policy, with free exchanges and returns charged at a flat rate of £4.95. Full details can be found on our Returns Portal.

Made for gifting.

A beautifully presented box, wrapped in soft tissue, tied with our little Hyde & Hare ribbon and finished with our signature paper aeroplane. Ready to give, and a joy to open.

Little Hyde & Hare gift box with tissue and ribbon

The details

Soft enough for the very first days, with teddy bear ears for every adventure after. Knitted from Italian merino and finished under one roof in Portugal, it keeps little heads warm and breathing easy, even after being flung from the pram.

Close-up of the soft textured Little Hyde & Hare merino beanie in Elderflower

Our Italian Merino

A newborn hat sits against the most delicate skin, so we were particular about the yarn. We spent two years developing our own merino with a specialist Italian mill: the world’s softest wool, fine enough to feel like nothing at all.

Baby sitting in a wicker basket wearing a Little Hyde & Hare merino beanie with ears

Made in Portugal

Every beanie is made in Portugal by a third-generation, family-run babywear maker, trusted by premium and luxury brands for nearly 40 years. Each one is knitted and finished under one roof, to the strictest standards for babies.

Little Hyde & Hare merino beanie with teddy bear ears in Conker

Breathable Warmth

Merino holds warmth outdoors and lets excess heat escape, so little heads stay comfortable without overheating. Soft, light and naturally breathable, it’s the newborn hat that grows into a toddler favourite (provided it survives being flung from the pram).