Handmade beanie with an extended back, made from 100% alpaca. It has a medium weight and works well through autumn and winter, offering warmth without too much bulk at the forehead. We offer both ready-to-ship and made-to-order beanies — click your size to check the current lead time.

Alpaca beanie in a muted pink-purple shade

LAURIN is an alpaca beanie without a turn-up, in a calm pink tone with a violet cast. The double rib gives it a defined, flexible structure, while the extended back creates a more relaxed fit. Aga hand-knits this style on needles in this exact stitch, which helps the knit keep its elasticity and move well in wear.

• No turn-up means less bulk at the forehead, so the beanie sits more easily under a hood.
• The medium weight gives a better balance of warmth and lightness, so this style works well from chilly autumn days into winter.
• The double rib makes the knit more flexible, so the beanie adapts better to the shape of the head and does not look stiff.
• The extended back creates a looser beanie shape, giving the overall look a more casual, everyday feel.
• The surface has a gentle halo, which gives it a softer, more enveloping look and feel, but very sensitive skin may notice slight itchiness.
• Its high resistance to pilling helps it keep a neat appearance for longer, so an alpaca wool beanie like this handles regular wear well.

Accessories and care

For this women’s alpaca beanie, we can also make a matching pom-pom from the same yarn and in the same colour. If you would like to complete the set, you can also order a matching snood, scarf or shawl here: see matching wool accessories. The yarn has been tested for harmful substances. Handmade alpaca beanies require hand washing and drying flat; you can find a short care guide here: how to care for wool.