NANA Beanie Baby Merino Wool 11 Steel Blue

The classic NANA beanie is made from 100% Baby Merino wool in a medium weight, handmade in a smooth rib knit and designed for the autumn-winter season with an extended back. 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

The NANA beanie in 11 Steel Blue is a good option if you are looking for a smooth, non-fluffy beanie made from natural yarn, also suitable for sensitive skin. The medium weight and extended back make it practical for everyday wear in autumn and winter, including in the city. It is also a good choice if you value handmade workmanship and a material that behaves predictably when cared for properly. It may not be the best option if you prefer very structured beanies with a tight, firm edge or styles with a high turn-up.

Baby Merino wool and how it feels on the skin

This beanie is made from 100% Baby Merino with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I certification, which means the yarn has been tested for harmful substances and is considered safe even for the youngest users. The smooth surface of the knit, the absence of fluff, and the soft fibre structure all support comfort for sensitive skin, reducing the typical itchiness often associated with many types of wool. If you are very sensitive to warmth, it is worth keeping in mind that this is a wool beanie for autumn and winter, so it may feel noticeably warm indoors in heated spaces.

Fit and how it sits on the head

This is a classic beanie without a turn-up, with a deliberately extended back that falls softly once worn. The single rib knit stretches around the circumference, allowing the beanie to adapt to the shape of the head while keeping its form after being taken off. Because there is no folded brim, the layer of wool over the ears and forehead remains single, giving a more balanced sense of warmth than styles with a double edge. If you prefer very close-fitting beanies that stay completely fixed in place while moving, this particular unstructured shape may feel too relaxed.

What this means in everyday wear

• Medium-weight knit – works well from chilly autumn days through a typical city winter, without feeling overly bulky.
• Single rib throughout – the flexible circumference adapts to different head shapes and helps keep the beanie in place while moving.
• Extended beanie back – creates the characteristic soft slouch once worn, giving a little more room for pinned-up hair or a low ponytail at the nape.
• Smooth, non-fluffy surface – nothing tickles the forehead or ears, and the fabric is easier to slip under a hood or wear with less roomy jacket hoods.
• Moderate resistance to pilling – with regular hand washing and flat drying, the knit keeps a neat appearance for longer, although the small bobbles typical of wool may still appear in areas exposed to friction.
• Handmade on knitting needles – each piece has slight natural differences, and the stitches are arranged so the beanie returns easily to its intended shape after washing.
• Oeko-Tex certified yarn, Class I – helps reduce the risk of contact with unwanted substances, which can matter during longer wear on cold days.

Extras and care for a coordinated set

If you like a finished top detail, you can order a colour-matched pom-pom for your beanie made from the same yarn, so the texture and shade stay consistent with the knit. To create a winter set, you can choose scarves, shawls or snoods made from natural fibres from the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section, which makes it easier to find a similar level of warmth around the neck. To help the material keep its qualities, I recommend hand washing in lukewarm water and drying flat; you can find more guidance in the wool care guide, which helps reduce felting and excessive pilling.