KIARA Alpaca Beanie for Women 100% Alpaca 9020 Light Pearl Grey

Beanie hat knitted from 100% alpaca, in a medium weight for autumn and winter, with an extended back and a softly fuzzy surface. Availability depends on the selected size — click your size to check whether this style is ready to ship or made to order.

When this style makes sense

This alpaca beanie is for those looking for a calm, classic shape without a turned-up cuff and without a firm, close fit across the forehead. It works well through autumn and winter, when you need coverage suited to colder weather but without a very heavy, chunky feel. The extended back creates a more relaxed look than a classic short beanie. If you want completely smooth contact against the skin, this style may not be the best choice.

Yarn and feel on the skin

This style is made from alpaca and has a softly fuzzy surface, so it does not have the effect of a sleek, completely smooth knit. The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified yarn means that, in everyday use, the material meets textile product safety requirements.

If your skin is very sensitive, the beanie may feel slightly itchy, especially when worn directly against the forehead and ears.

Shape and how it sits

This is a beanie without a cuff, so the line around the face looks lighter than in styles with a wide folded brim. The single rib moves with the knit, helping the hat fit the head more naturally without the feeling of a flat, rigid structure. In this style, I intentionally kept the medium weight and extended back so the beanie would sit softly rather than form a dense, compact shape.

What this changes in everyday wear

• The 100% alpaca composition creates a naturally warm style for the colder season, so this beanie works well in autumn and winter.
• The medium weight balances protection from the cold with a lighter feel than very bulky winter hats, so it is easier to wear day to day.
• The lack of a cuff reduces bulk around the forehead, giving the style a simpler look and making it less visually heavy.
• The extended back creates a looser fit at the back of the head, so the beanie does not end right at the nape.
• The single rib makes the knit flexible, so it adapts more easily when putting it on and wearing it.
• High resistance to pilling helps the surface keep a neat appearance for longer, so the beanie handles regular wear better.
• Hand washing is recommended to help maintain the shape and properties of the knit, so this style requires gentler care than hats that can be machine washed.

Extras and finishing details

If you would like to add to this style, you can choose a matching pom-pom for your beanie in the same yarn colour. You can also pair it with matching shawls, wraps and snoods.

The beanie has a removable eco-leather tag. You can also find washing and drying guidance here: wool care.