KIARA Beanie without a Turn-Up Cuff 100% Alpaca 9040 ostrokrzew

Unfolded beanie, handmade with knitting needles from 100% alpaca, in a medium weight. It works well for the autumn-winter season as a light but warm beanie with an extended back. Our range includes both ready-to-ship and made-to-order pieces — click your size to check the current making time.

An alpaca beanie with a lighter look and a softer drape

The KIARA style in Holly has a muted burgundy-purple tone. This women’s alpaca beanie has a simple, classic shape, but without a folded brim at the forehead, so it does not create an extra layer and sits more softly than heavily. Aga used a single rib and a medium-weight knit here, which helps the beanie keep its elasticity and adapt naturally in wear.

• The lack of a folded brim reduces bulk at the forehead, so the beanie fits more easily under a hood.
• The extended back gives a looser finish at the back of the head, so the beanie does not look stiff once on.
• 100% alpaca works well on colder days, so the beanie offers warmth suited to autumn and winter.
• The surface has a gentle halo, which gives the knit a softer, less raw look, but on very sensitive skin it may feel slightly itchy.
• The single rib allows the knit to stretch widthways, so the beanie fits the head more easily without holding a rigid shape.
• Its high resistance to pilling helps it keep a neat appearance for longer, so it handles regular wear well.

Extras and care

For this style, we can add a matching pom-pom made from the same yarn if you would like to order the beanie with a pom-pom in a coordinating colour. We can also make a matching scarf, snood or shawl if you are looking for a coordinated alpaca beanie and scarf set. The yarn has been tested for harmful substances. Alpaca beanies require hand washing; it is best to wash them infrequently and dry them flat to help them keep their shape — we have collected more tips here: how to care for wool.