Beanies and Hats
A knitted hat is the piece that gets worn every single day of the cold season — so it has to be soft, warm and comfortable enough that a child keeps it on. Jakopina hats are knitted from extra-fine merino wool, with selected models in a cashmere–merino blend, in our family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.
In this collection you will find beanies and balaclavas for babies, children and adults — pieces that pair naturally with the rest of our knitwear for kids and babies.
FAQs
Does a merino wool hat itch?
No — extra-fine merino wool has far finer fibres than regular sheep's wool, so a Jakopina merino hat is comfortable directly on the forehead and ears, where skin is most sensitive. This matters most for babies and children, who simply pull off a hat that bothers them.
Why choose a balaclava for a baby?
A balaclava covers the head, ears and neck in one piece, with no gap for wind at the collar — and it stays on, which no separate hat-and-scarf combination can promise with a baby. Jakopina balaclavas are knitted in merino wool and cashmere–merino blends that do not itch.
What is the advantage of a cashmere-blend hat?
Cashmere insulates more than sheep's wool at the same weight, so a Jakopina cashmere–merino hat or balaclava is warmer while staying light and exceptionally soft — a difference you feel on a piece worn directly on the skin for hours.
How do I wash a knitted hat?
Wash merino and cashmere-blend hats by hand or on a wool cycle at up to 30 °C with a mild wool detergent, and dry them flat. Hats need washing less often than you would expect — airing overnight refreshes wool naturally.
Where are Jakopina hats made?
Jakopina hats and balaclavas are knitted in a family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, where the craft has been passed down since 1926. Each model is made in small batches from natural fibres.
A knitted hat is the piece that gets worn every single day of the cold season — so it has to be soft, warm and comfortable enough that a child keeps it on. Jakopina hats are knitted from extra-fine merino wool, with selected models in a cashmere–merino blend, in our family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.
In this collection you will find beanies and balaclavas for babies, children and adults — pieces that pair naturally with the rest of our knitwear for kids and babies.
FAQs
Does a merino wool hat itch?
No — extra-fine merino wool has far finer fibres than regular sheep's wool, so a Jakopina merino hat is comfortable directly on the forehead and ears, where skin is most sensitive. This matters most for babies and children, who simply pull off a hat that bothers them.
Why choose a balaclava for a baby?
A balaclava covers the head, ears and neck in one piece, with no gap for wind at the collar — and it stays on, which no separate hat-and-scarf combination can promise with a baby. Jakopina balaclavas are knitted in merino wool and cashmere–merino blends that do not itch.
What is the advantage of a cashmere-blend hat?
Cashmere insulates more than sheep's wool at the same weight, so a Jakopina cashmere–merino hat or balaclava is warmer while staying light and exceptionally soft — a difference you feel on a piece worn directly on the skin for hours.
How do I wash a knitted hat?
Wash merino and cashmere-blend hats by hand or on a wool cycle at up to 30 °C with a mild wool detergent, and dry them flat. Hats need washing less often than you would expect — airing overnight refreshes wool naturally.
Where are Jakopina hats made?
Jakopina hats and balaclavas are knitted in a family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, where the craft has been passed down since 1926. Each model is made in small batches from natural fibres.