NANA Beanie 100% Baby Merino Wool 25 Lawenda

NANA is a handmade, medium-weight merino wool beanie with no turn-up cuff and an extended back, made from soft 100% Baby Merino yarn in a lavender shade. To check whether a particular piece is ready to ship or made to order, click your chosen size.

What this beanie is designed for

This style works well if you are looking for a classic, plain beanie for autumn and winter that feels cosy without being overly thick. The extended back sits nicely on the head and suits those who do not like turn-up cuffs or very close-fitting styles. It is also a good option for people with sensitive skin who avoid scratchy accessories. It may not be the best choice if you need a very heavy-duty, maximum-thickness beanie for extreme frost, or an accessory with high resistance to intensive rubbing, for example for daily wear under a helmet.

Feel against the skin and material

The beanie is made from 100% Baby Merino — a soft merino wool with a smooth, non-fuzzy knitted surface, which helps reduce the risk of itchiness and discomfort around the neck or forehead. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, Class I and tested for harmful substances, so it can also be used close to sensitive skin. If you have a strong, confirmed wool allergy, though, it is still worth treating any wool beanie with caution and watching how your skin reacts.

How it fits and drapes

The cuffless beanie shape with an extended back creates an easy, slightly slouchy fit at the crown rather than a tight, close-fitting look. The single-rib knit makes the beanie flexible and helps it adapt well to the head circumference, without putting too much pressure around the ears or forehead. The medium-weight knit makes this model suitable for a typical autumn and winter in the city; in very strong wind or during many hours in freezing temperatures, you may want an extra layer around the ears and neck. The lavender colour, with a slightly bluish tone, is muted enough to pair easily with other accessories.

What the features mean in everyday wear

• Medium-weight knit – gives noticeable warmth for autumn and winter, without the feel of a heavy, very bulky beanie.
• Single rib throughout – offers a flexible fit around the head, which helps keep the beanie in place during everyday activities.
• Extended beanie back – creates an easy, slightly slouchy shape that does not flatten the hair as much as very fitted styles.
• No turn-up cuff – reduces bulk around the forehead, which can be more comfortable for those who are sensitive to pressure or too much warmth in that area.
• Smooth, non-fuzzy knitted surface – helps reduce hair catching and makes it easier to slip the beanie under a hood or collar.
• Medium resistance to pilling – with normal daily wear, the beanie should keep its look for a long time, but with intensive friction, for example frequent wear under a hood made from rough fabric, small pills may appear over time.
• Hand wash in lukewarm water – helps preserve the yarn’s elasticity and the shape of the knit, but does require a little care, so before cleaning it is worth checking the short guide on how to care for wool.

Extras and matching pieces

You can choose a matching pom-pom for your beanie in the same colour if you would like to visually soften the extended back and give the overall look a more relaxed feel. To cover the neck and add more warmth on colder days, you may also want to consider accessories in the same material group — you can find ready options in the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section, which can help you create a cohesive autumn-winter set.