Handmade beanie with an elongated back, made from 100% alpaca. It has a medium weight and works well for autumn and winter without adding too much bulk at the forehead. Our range includes both ready-to-ship and made-to-order pieces; click on your chosen size to check the making time.

Classic alpaca beanie in a clear red shade

This is a style from the LAURIN series, with a simple, everyday character. The red shade is rich and shows the texture of the knit well, while the lack of a turn-up keeps the line around the face lighter. Aga made this style in a double rib stitch, which helps the alpaca beanie keep its elasticity and defined texture.

• The double rib gives the knit more spring, so the beanie fits the head better and does not go flat with wear.
• The lack of a turn-up reduces bulk at the forehead, so it also sits comfortably under a hood.
• The elongated back creates a looser beanie shape, so it does not end stiffly at the back of the head.
• The medium weight provides warmth suited to autumn and winter, without the feel of a heavy, very bulky hat.
• The surface with a delicate halo gives it a softer, more enveloping look, but on very sensitive skin it may feel slightly itchy.
• Good resistance to pilling helps the knit keep a more even appearance with regular wear.

Extras and care

If you like, we can also prepare a beanie with pom-pom in the same yarn and colour. To complete the set, you may also want to choose a scarf, snood or shawl — an alpaca beanie and scarf set gives a cohesive finish for colder days. The yarn has been tested for harmful substances. This alpaca wool beanie should be washed by hand; we have gathered the guidance here: how to care for wool accessories.