This beanie without a turn-up, with a slightly extended back and made from 100% alpaca, has a medium weight, so it works well through autumn and winter without adding too much bulk at the forehead. In our range you’ll find both ready-to-ship and made-to-order pieces — click your chosen size to check the current making time.

Classic alpaca beanie in medium pink

This is a handmade hand-knitted beanie with a simple, classic shape, a visible vertical stitch pattern and a gently extended back. The medium pink looks calm and soft in the photos, while the double rib adds elasticity without a heavy finish. The yarn has been tested for harmful substances.

• 100% alpaca in a medium weight gives warmth suited to autumn and winter, so this beanie works well for everyday wear, not only for the coldest days.
• The lack of a turn-up reduces bulk at the forehead, so the beanie sits more easily under a hood and does not add an extra layer over the ears.
• The double rib stitch gives elasticity throughout the full height, so the beanie adapts better to the shape of the head and holds its shape in wear.
• The extended back creates a looser fit at the back of the head, so the shape does not look too flat.
• The surface with a light natural halo gives it a softer, more enveloping look, but very sensitive skin may notice a slight itch.
• Its high resistance to pilling means easier everyday wear, as the knit keeps a neat appearance for longer.

Extras and care

For this style, we can add a matching pom-pom in the same colour and made from the same yarn. If you’d like to create a coordinated set, you can also choose a matching scarf, snood or shawl — a good option if you are looking for an alpaca beanie and scarf set. Agnieszka knits this style in a double rib, which helps the LAURIN shape keep its vertical, springy structure. Hand wash and dry flat; you’ll find a short guide here: how to care for wool accessories.