Is this right for me?
Level 2–3 · Finding Your Rhythm to Ready to Stretch
“I've finished a few hats or cowls and can read my knitting.” or “I'll knit a sweater if the pattern holds my hand.”
New in this project: Two-color stranded knitting in the round, finished with a pom pom.
If you get stuck: Browse our Knitting Knowledge tutorials, ask in the Secret Society of Knitters community, or email Heather.
Cast on something a little spooky, a lot adorable! 👻
The Ghost Halloween Hat is a playful colorwork knit: a row of friendly ghosts worked in two-color stranded knitting against a darker background, finished with a big, squishy pom pom. It works up nicely on worsted weight yarn, so there's still time to have it on your head before the trick-or-treaters show up. 🍫
To make things easy, we've bundled the yarn and pattern for this project into one kit. No hunting down the right yarn amounts. Just pick your colors, add to cart, and knit.
Knitting the Black Licorice + Citrus Pop combo? That's my friend Nancy in the photo, knitting her hat at Sip + Stitch. She added a bonus row of Vanilla ghosts with an extra skein of Wooly Worsted. Mix and match to make it your own.
What's inside your kit
- A printed copy of the Ghost Halloween Hat knitting pattern (Ewe Ewe Yarns Pattern #266, designed by Heather Walpole), plus an instant digital PDF copy delivered to your inbox
- 3 skeins of Wooly Worsted 100% superwash merino wool: 2 skeins of background color, 1 skein of ghost color
What you'll need (not included)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles
- 1 stitch marker
- A darning needle to weave in your ends
- A 3" pom pom maker
Why this kit is pure joy to knit
Wooly Worsted's springy 3-ply twist keeps your stranded colorwork crisp and even, so the ghosts pop the way they're supposed to. Knit this Halloween hat now, because you'll want to wear it again next year. 👻
Project specs at a glance
- Yarn weight: Worsted weight #4
- Kit includes: Printed pattern and yarn
- Gauge: 20 sts to 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking
- Size: One size fits most adults; 21–22" around, 11" tall
Pick up your yarn kit, grab a cozy blanket, and let this one fly off your needles before October gets away from you. 🎃
💡 Looking for just the digital download without the yarn bundle? Click here to view the standalone Ghosts + Widows Halloween Hat PDF pattern page >
Prefer to choose your own colors? Browse all the shades of Wooly Worsted and Heather's Heathers yarn here.
Questions you might have
What's in the kit?
You'll get 3 skeins of Wooly Worsted (2 in the background color and 1 in the ghost color) plus the pattern as both a printed copy and a PDF. Needles, a stitch marker, a darning needle, and a 3" pom pom maker aren't included. They're listed above under "What you'll need."
I can't find my pattern. What should I do?
The PDF is emailed to you after checkout, so it's worth a quick look in your spam or promotions folder. If it still isn't there, email hello@eweewe.com with your order number and I'll send it right over. A printed copy is also packed in your kit.
Is this kit right for me?
This is a Level 2–3 project. If you've finished a few hats and are curious about two-color stranded knitting, this is a fun one to try, and the ghosts are friendly. If you get stuck, our Knitting Knowledge tutorials and the Secret Society of Knitters community are here to help, or you can email me.
Can I make the spider hat too?
The Ghosts + Widows pattern includes a black widow spider hat as well. The spider uses 1 skein of Black Licorice and 2 skeins of Vanilla in Wooly Worsted, so you'd add yarn to your order to knit both.
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. Ghosts like company, though, so if you'd like a bonus row of them, add an extra skein of Wooly Worsted. Dye lots vary from batch to batch and I can't always match a specific lot later, so it's better to add it now.
How do I care for my finished hat?
My main recommendation is to soak your finished hat in Soak Wash or another wool wash and block it, because blocking is where the stitches bloom. The yarn is also machine washable (inside out in cool water) and can tumble dry low, so everyday care is easy. 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.