NANA Baby Merino Wool Beanie 20 Dark Grey Autumn-Winter

The classic NANA beanie in 100% Baby Merino wool in a dark grey shade is a medium-weight style for autumn and winter, made without a turn-up and with a slightly elongated back. To check whether a specific piece is ready to ship or made to order, click your chosen size.

When this style works well

This style is a good choice if you are looking for a smooth, stretchy merino beanie for the colder part of the year, without an extra turn-up and without a fuzzy surface. The dark grey colour is practical for everyday wear and easy to pair with other pieces in your wardrobe. If you prefer very chunky hats or strongly enveloping beanies with a double layer around the ears, this style may feel too light in extremely low temperatures without additional protection. If you are very sensitive to pressure around the forehead, it is worth noting that the single rib keeps its shape and fits close to the head.

Merino wool and how it feels on the skin

This beanie is made from 100% Baby Merino with a smooth, non-fuzzy surface, chosen with sensitive skin in mind. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, Class I, which means it has been tested for harmful substances and is also suitable for products intended for small children. The material has a soft hand feel, and I design beanies in this yarn to be comfortable against the scalp, including for people who usually react poorly to stiffer wool. In cases of particularly strong sensory sensitivity, it may still be helpful to observe how your skin reacts during the first wears.

If you would like to learn the basics of caring for this type of fibre, take a look at the short guide to wool care – it helps maintain the shape and texture of the knit for future seasons.

The beanie shape and how it sits

In this version, NANA is a beanie without a turn-up and with a slightly elongated back that naturally falls into a looser, gently slouched shape. The single rib throughout provides an even fit against the head, without an extra layer over the forehead. The medium-weight knit, combined with the stretchy stitch, allows for a comfortable fit across different head sizes without a stiff, rigid feel. This type of shape works well with both more sporty outfits and everyday city wear, but it will not give the same wrapped-in feel as very oversized, multi-layer styles.

Everyday wear – what to keep in mind

• Medium-weight knit – suitable as an autumn-winter beanie, offering protection from the cold without feeling heavy on the head.
• Single rib throughout – gives a flexible fit, helping the beanie stay securely in place during everyday movement.
• Smooth, non-fuzzy merino surface – reduces the risk of irritation for sensitive skin and makes it easier to wear under a hood or helmet.
• Dark grey colour – practical for regular use, less likely to show minor signs of daily wear, and easy to pair with different outerwear.
• Medium resistance to pilling – with normal regular wear, the fibres may soften slightly over time in areas exposed to friction, so it is worth avoiding intense rubbing, for example against hook-and-loop fasteners.
• Hand washing in lukewarm water – helps preserve the springiness of merino and prevents felting, which matters if you plan to wear the beanie for several seasons.
• Hand-knitted – each piece is made individually, which supports a consistent overall shape, though slight differences typical of handmade work may still occur.

Finishing details and adding matching pieces

The beanie is finished with a neat faux leather label, which can be unclipped for washing to help extend its durability. If you prefer a beanie with pom-pom in the same colour and yarn, you can add one to your order – it will be sewn onto the finished beanie. It is also easy to pair the NANA style with matching shawls, wraps and snoods from the same accessories category, making it easier to create a coordinated Baby Merino wool set without differences in shade or texture.