A beanie with an extended back, handmade on knitting needles from 100% alpaca, with a medium weight that works well through autumn and winter, giving warmth without too much bulk at the forehead. Our range includes both ready-to-ship and made-to-order beanies; click your chosen size to check the current making time.

Classic dark indigo alpaca beanie

The LAURIN style has a simple, understated shape without a turn-up and a deep indigo shade with a blue tone, so it pairs easily with a winter jacket or coat. This alpaca beanie for women and men has a soft, slightly fuzzy surface; Aga used a double rib stitch here, which helps the knit keep its elasticity and sit well on the head.

• 100% alpaca creates a light, enveloping knit for colder days, so this alpaca wool beanie works well from autumn into winter.
• The lack of a turn-up reduces bulk at the forehead, so the beanie fits more easily under a hood and does not add an extra layer over the ears.
• The extended back gives it an easy beanie shape, so it falls softly at the back instead of ending close to the head.
• The double rib stitch helps the knit keep its resilience, so the beanie adapts better in wear.
• The surface with a fine halo gives a softer, more enveloping look, but on very sensitive skin it may feel slightly itchy.
• Good resistance to pilling means easier everyday wear, so the beanie keeps an even appearance for longer.

Add-ons and care

For this style, we can add a matching pom-pom made from the same yarn if you would like to turn a simple beanie into a pom-pom beanie. We can also make a matching scarf, snood or shawl if you are looking for a coordinated set, for example an alpaca beanie and scarf set. The yarn has been tested for harmful substances. Hand wash only; we have gathered the guidance here: how to care for wool accessories.