CHMURKA Handmade Alpaca Beanie 39 Magenta

A thin, lightweight beanie with an alpaca blend (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool), hand-knitted, designed for autumn and spring as a warm women’s beanie without a turn-up cuff, with an extended back. The offer includes both ready-to-ship pieces and made-to-order options – click your chosen size to check the current lead time.

CHMURKA alpaca beanie – lightweight, yet noticeably warm

The CHMURKA style is a classic handmade beanie with a smooth knit and a distinctly extended back that falls softly behind the head. Shade 39 Magenta is an intense, saturated pink with a visible “cloud-like” effect – the surface has a delicate halo reminiscent of mohair hats, but without the weight of thick winter wool. Thanks to its thin, springy construction, this style works well as an everyday elegant winter beanie for milder days, and also during the transitional seasons.

• Alpaca with added wool – this fibre blend provides noticeable warmth without much bulk, so the beanie feels light on the head while still insulating well on windy, chilly autumn and spring days.
• Delicate halo on the surface – a soft sense of coverage around the head and the look of a slightly fluffy, feminine alpaca beanie, without a stiff finish.
• Extended back, no turn-up cuff – the beanie falls softly behind the head, which helps conceal hair tied in a ponytail or bun and gives the overall look a relaxed but still neat appearance.
• Hand-knitted construction – a carefully made smooth stitch that sits evenly and adapts well to the shape of the head, without unnecessary pressure in everyday wear.
• Moderate pilling resistance – in areas of frequent friction (for example against a collar), light pilling may appear, which is natural for yarn with a halo; the pills can be removed carefully with a wool shaver.
• Skin contact – for very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly itchy, so in that case it may be worth considering a thin headband underneath or a different type of yarn.
• Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified – the yarn has been tested for harmful substances, which may matter if you are looking for an alpaca beanie for frequent wear.
• Hand wash – to help preserve the shape and loft of the fibres, wash the beanie by hand in lukewarm water and dry flat; detailed guidance can be found here: wool care.
• Matching accessories – you can pair the beanie with handmade alpaca scarves, snoods or shawls to create a coordinated, lightweight but warm set for cooler days: matching wool accessories.
• Detachable eco-leather label – a neat finishing detail that can be removed before washing, making care easier and helping the beanie keep its nice appearance for longer.