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Level 1 · First Stitches
“I can knit and purl, and I'm still looking things up.”
New in this project: Seed stitch worked with two strands held together, swapping one strand at a time to blend colors.
If you get stuck: Browse our Knitting Knowledge tutorials, ask in the Secret Society of Knitters community, or email Heather.
Three colors, one easy stitch, and a cowl that looks like you planned every shade.
The Color Theory Cowl is worked in allover seed stitch with two strands of Ewe So Sporty held together. As you knit, you swap out one strand at a time, so each color melts into the next for a soft ombre effect. The stitch stays the same from start to finish, which makes this a relaxing, rhythmic knit that's easy to pick up and put down.
Choosing colors is often the hardest part, so we've done that for you. Pick from 13 color combos, each one put together to blend from shade to shade.
What's inside your kit
- A printed copy of the Color Theory Cowl knitting pattern (Ewe Ewe Yarns Pattern #406, designed by Heather Walpole)
- 6 skeins of Ewe So Sporty 100% superwash merino wool: 2 skeins each of 3 colors
What you'll need (not included)
- US 11 (8 mm) knitting needles
- A yarn needle to weave in your ends
Colorway guide
- Light (pictured): Sky Blue, Soft Sage, Vanilla
- Raspberry: Berry, Red Velvet, Mocha
- Calm: Lavender, Iris Blossom, Wheat
- Classic: Black Licorice, Red Velvet, Brushed Silver
- Vintage: Saffron, Chocolate, Wheat
- Changing Seasons: Persimmon, Saffron, Teal
- Deck the Halls: Red Poppy, Pistachio, Brushed Silver
- Cheerful: Sunshine, Berry, Teal
- Bright: Berry, Aquamarine, Vanilla
- Limeade: Citrus Pop, Soft Sage, Pistachio
- Bold: Teal, Chocolate, Pistachio
- Ocean: Midnight Blue, Sky Blue, Sapphire
- Patriotic: Red Poppy, Vanilla, Sapphire
Project specs at a glance
- Yarn weight: Sport weight, held double
- Yardage: 145 yards per skein
- Stitch: Allover seed stitch
- Gauge: 14 sts to 4" in seed stitch with 2 strands held together
- Finished size: 10" wide, 44" around (infinity scarf length)
Prefer to choose your own colors? Pick any 3 shades of Ewe So Sporty, 2 skeins each, and grab the Color Theory Cowl PDF pattern.
View this pattern on Ravelry >
Questions you might have
What's in the kit?
You'll get 6 skeins of Ewe So Sporty (2 skeins each of 3 colors) plus a printed copy of the Color Theory Cowl pattern. Needles (US 11) and a yarn needle aren't included.
I can't find my pattern. What should I do?
A printed copy of the pattern is packed in your kit. If you'd like a PDF copy too, or anything seems to be missing, email hello@eweewe.com with your order number and I'll send it right over.
Is this kit right for a beginner?
Yes. This is a Level 1 project. The whole cowl is seed stitch, so if you can knit and purl you have what you need. The one new thing is holding two strands together and swapping out one strand at a time to blend the colors. If you get stuck, our Knitting Knowledge tutorials and the Secret Society of Knitters community are here to help, or you can email me.
Will the colors look like the photo?
Screens vary, so a color can look a little different in person. Each of the 13 combinations was put together to blend from shade to shade, and the colorway guide above lists the colors in each one. 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. If you think you might make the cowl longer or wider, it's better to order extra now. Dye lots vary from batch to batch, and I can't always match a specific lot later.
How do I care for my finished cowl?
My main recommendation is to soak your finished cowl 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.
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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.
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Welcome to Ewe Ewe Yarns — home of soft, colorful superwash merino yarns spun in Italy for effortless, joyful knitting. Whether you’re just starting out or stitching daily, our easy knitting projects,washable yarn kits, and creative community make every stitch feel like a treat.
This yarn bundle is available in two colorways:
- Pride Kit includes 6 skeins of Wooly Worsted in a rainbow combination
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Making for Halloween. The colors pop. The yarn feels so soft.
An oops. Plus usually when I buy EWE EWE bundles the pattern is included, not this time.
this Wooly Worsted MerinoYarn is beautiful and extremely soft to the touch. The color is rich and true and will make an amazing looking sweater. I can’t wait to start using this yarn then actually wearing it. I highly recommend this yarn from Ewe Ewe Yarns!
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There will be knots in some skeins which is normal. I don't know if this will pill or not until it's knit into something but it's the nature of Merino to do so but that doesn't bother me. I only needed 3 skeins but the price was so good that I bought 5. It's super soft like you would expect and the proper thickness for a fingering sock weight. I split the skeins into (6) 56 to 58 gram skeins and dyed up 5. They took the dye nicely and I am pleased with my results. My yarn was packaged well/nicely and shipped VERY quickly and arrived at my doorstep safe and sound. I would purchase this again.
I ordered the baa bag bulky for my hat pattern, that I also bought from Eye eye yarns. I love this yarn !! It is so nice to work with. It is also soo soft!
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