WATA CUKROWA Women's Alpaca Beanie 19 Brick
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A thin, lightweight beanie with a folded brim from the COTTON CANDY series, handmade on knitting needles from an alpaca and merino blend. It works well as a warm everyday winter beanie and for colder autumn days. Available pieces and made-to-order options may vary by size. Click your chosen size to check the current availability or making time.
Brick COTTON CANDY – when it’s a good choice
This style is a good option if you are looking for a handmade beanie with a distinctly fluffy texture that keeps you warm without feeling heavy. The brick shade, somewhere between red, orange and brown, works well with muted autumn and winter outfits and can be an alternative to classic beige or grey. Because it contains natural wool, it may not be the best option for skin that is very sensitive to itchiness — in that case, it is worth considering gentler blends or styles with an additional lining.
Feel against the skin and fibres
The beanie is made from a yarn with a high content of alpaca wool, with added merino wool and a small amount of polyamide, combining natural warmth with improved durability of the knit. The soft, visible halo creates a cosy, slightly fluffy surface and may be noticeable where it touches the forehead or ears. If your skin is prone to irritation or has a very low tolerance for wool, you may feel some itchiness — in that case, a smoother knit or a thin headband or snood underneath in a smooth fabric may be a better choice.
Fit and how it sits on the head
This is an oversized beanie with a wide folded brim, finished with a single rib, so it wraps the head nicely without sitting stiffly close. The flexible rib structure helps the beanie adjust to the head circumference while keeping a light, slightly relaxed shape at the top. The fold can be adjusted — wear it lower when you want more coverage over the ears and forehead, or make it slightly smaller if you prefer a lighter visual effect.
How this beanie works in everyday wear
- Thin, fluffy alpaca and merino knit — gives noticeable warmth in autumn and winter without feeling heavy on the head.
- Wide folded brim — adds extra coverage for the ears and sinus area, which is helpful in cold city wind.
- Oversized fit — creates a soft, relaxed shape that does not flatten the hairstyle as much as very fitted beanies.
- Single rib — helps keep the beanie in place and reduces slipping while walking.
- Moderate resistance to pilling — with frequent wear, small pills may appear, so it is worth removing them gently from time to time.
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for the yarn used — confirms that the material has been tested for selected unwanted substances in the finished product.
- Handmade on knitting needles — each piece may have very slight differences in the halo and knit density, which is typical of handmade work.
Finishing details and matching accessories
The beanie is finished with a Nitkowe Love eco-leather label, which can be easily unclipped before washing. This makes care easier and lets you decide whether you want to wear it with the logo visible. If you are looking for a matching shawl, scarf or snood to go with it (for example, an alpaca scarf in a similar shade), take a look at matching shawls, wraps and snoods. The combination of natural wool and a fluffy texture calls for gentle handling — you can find practical tips in the wool care guide, which will help you keep the beanie in good condition for seasons to come.