NANA Baby Merino Wool Beanie 41 Śliwka Autumn-Winter
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The NANA beanie is a handmade, medium-weight beanie made from 100% Baby Merino wool, suitable for autumn and winter and for people with sensitive skin. To check whether a specific piece is ready to ship or made to order, click your chosen size.
When this beanie is a good choice
This style works well if you are looking for a classic, plain beanie without a turn-up brim, with a slightly extended back and no extra embellishments. The medium-weight knit suits cool autumn days and winter for everyday wear, when you do not need extremely heavy protection from deep frost. Colour 41 Plum combines pink, purple and burgundy tones, so it fits well into a wardrobe with similar deep shades. If you are looking for a very thin beanie that is barely noticeable on the head, or for a more structured shape, this style may not meet your expectations.
Feel against the skin and Baby Merino fibre
The beanie is made entirely from 100% Baby Merino, with no blends, using yarn certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I. The smooth surface without a fuzzy halo, together with the nature of this wool, gives a more even feel against the skin, and the edge at the forehead should not cause the typical itchiness associated with many wool types, which matters for sensitive skin. Wool requires gentle care – with intensive friction and incorrect washing, it may pill more than its declared medium resistance would suggest.
Shape, fit and how it sits on the head
NANA has a classic beanie shape with an extended back, no turn-up brim, and is knitted in a single rib from top to bottom. This construction gives it clear elasticity – the beanie adapts to the head size, while returning to its shape after being taken off. The extended back allows for a looser, slightly slouchy fit rather than a close, tight shape, which can be especially noticeable with fuller hairstyles or if you like to tuck some hair under the beanie.
What this means in everyday wear
- Medium-weight knit – provides noticeable warmth in autumn and winter conditions, without the feel of a heavy, bulky hat.
- Rib stitch throughout – increases elasticity, helping the beanie fit the shape of the head better and stay in place during movement.
- Smooth surface without fuzz – reduces the risk of catching on jewellery or zips and makes it easier to pull a hood over the beanie.
- Extended back – allows for a more relaxed fit, which may be practical with tied-up hair or if you do not like a very fitted crown.
- Suitable feel for sensitive skin – for most people, it reduces the discomfort often caused by thicker, rougher wool, although if your skin is extremely reactive, it is worth wearing the beanie briefly at first and observing how your skin responds.
- Medium resistance to pilling – helps the knit keep its appearance in normal use, as long as you avoid intense rubbing against rough materials such as Velcro or coarse hood seams.
- Hand-knitted – gives an even stitch and allows the beanie to settle naturally with wear, which can affect comfort and fit over time.
Details, extras and matching accessories
The beanie is finished with an eco-leather label that can be unclipped for washing, which makes care easier and allows the knit to be washed as recommended by hand. If you prefer a beanie with pom-pom made from the same yarn and in the same colour, you can order the pom-pom separately – it will be sewn on before shipping. It is also easy to pair NANA with neck accessories made from the same yarn; you can find ready options in the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section, which makes it easier to put together a consistent, practical set for cooler months.
