WATA CUKROWA Women's Alpaca and Merino Wool Beanie 21 Blue

A thin, lightweight beanie with a turn-up, made from an alpaca and merino blend, hand-knitted, suitable as a warm winter beanie and for chilly autumn days. The range includes ready-to-ship and made-to-order pieces — click your chosen size to see the current availability or making time.

Blue WATA CUKROWA – a light, fluffy handmade beanie for autumn and winter

This women’s alpaca beanie from the WATA CUKROWA collection has a distinctly fluffy look while staying surprisingly lightweight — it keeps you warm without feeling heavy on the head. The rib stitch and turn-up help it sit well on different head shapes, with a slight oversized effect. The pale blue shade works well with neutral coats and jackets, adding a soft, “sugary” accent without a strong contrast.

• Composition: 71% alpaca, 25% wool (including merino), 4% polyamide – the natural fibres provide warmth suited to city winter and cool autumn weather; the polyamide adds durability to the thin, fluffy knit.
• Thin, lightweight construction – a winter beanie that provides good warmth without feeling bulky or flattening your hairstyle the way very thick hats can.
• Turn-up beanie, rib stitch – the turn-up gives extra warmth around the ears and forehead, while the stretchy knit helps with fit without strong pressure.
• Surface with a soft halo – a characteristic “cloud-like” effect typical of alpaca beanies; it is worth bearing in mind that it has moderate resistance to pilling, especially with frequent wear under a hood.
• Against the skin – noticeably soft for most people; for very sensitive skin it may feel slightly itchy, which is worth considering when choosing.
• Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified yarn – the yarn has been tested for harmful substances.
• Hand-knitted – each handmade beanie may vary slightly in detail, which is a natural part of handcrafted work.

How to wear and care for the WATA CUKROWA beanie

This is a warm women’s beanie with an elegant but relaxed character — good for everyday wear in the city, for walks, work or university. The pale blue pairs nicely with greys, beiges and navy, so it is easy to build a cohesive winter outfit around it. You can add other handmade wool accessories to complete the set — for example a snood, shawl or alpaca scarf — in the accessories section: matching wool accessories. Wash the beanie by hand only, in lukewarm water, without fabric softeners; detailed advice on how to care for wool beanies and alpaca beanies can be found here: how to care for wool. The beanie is finished with an eco-leather label that can be unclipped for washing, which makes care easier.