CHMURKA Handmade Women's Alpaca Beanie 39 magenta

CHMURKA is a handmade beanie with a turn-up, made with alpaca yarn in an intense magenta pink. This medium-weight style is suited to autumn and winter and has a clearly visible, fluffy knit texture. To check whether a specific piece is ready to ship or made to order, click the size you want.

When this beanie is a good choice

This style works well if you are looking for a warm women’s beanie made with natural yarn that you can wear both on colder autumn days and through a typical winter. The turn-up shape and slightly oversized fit suit everyday city outfits when you want something practical with a strong colour accent. The intense magenta shade is a good option if you like your beanie to stand out rather than blend in. It may not be the right choice if you expect a completely smooth, cotton-like feel or already know that wool tends to irritate your skin.

Material and feel against the skin

This beanie is made from a blend with a high proportion of alpaca wool (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool), with a visible soft halo on the surface. This type of yarn provides noticeable warmth while keeping the knit at a medium weight, so it does not feel heavy on the head and works well in changeable weather between autumn and winter. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, which means it was tested for selected substances during production. Because of the wool content and the fluffy finish, the material may still feel slightly itchy on very sensitive skin — if that tends to happen to you, consider wearing a thin headband underneath.

Shape and fit

CHMURKA is a beanie with a wide, defined turn-up that creates a soft frame around the face and an extra layer of knit over the ears. The shape is slightly oversized, so it does not sit tightly against the head but instead has a bit more height at the top, giving it an easy, less formal look. The single rib knit throughout adds stretch and helps the beanie stay in place, while still allowing it to fit different head sizes within the selected size range. If you prefer very close-fitting beanies with no extra volume, this shape may feel too softly wrapped.

How this beanie works in everyday wear

• Medium-weight alpaca-blend knit — provides noticeable warmth through autumn and winter without feeling like a heavy, bulky hat.
• Turn-up over the ears — creates a double layer where we usually feel the cold most, giving better protection on windy days.
• Rib knit from top to bottom — offers stretch and a secure fit on the head, helping reduce slipping during movement.
• Blend with added polyamide for better resistance to pilling — helps the beanie develop fewer bobbles in everyday wear, so it keeps a neat appearance for longer.
• Fluffy, lightly brushed surface — gives the beanie its soft, cloud-like look, but may leave a few fibres on very smooth outer fabrics.
• Bold magenta pink tone — brings life to muted outerwear, though it may not work equally well with every wardrobe for everyday wear.
• Handmade on knitting needles — means slight differences between individual pieces, giving the beanie a more individual character than mass-produced styles.

Details and care

The beanie is finished with a removable eco-leather logo tag from NitkoweLove, which can be easily taken off before washing to help prevent it from warping. If you would like to build a set, you can choose matching shawls, wraps and snoods, including styles made from wool or with alpaca content. Because of the natural fibres, the beanie should be hand washed in lukewarm water and dried flat — you can find detailed advice in the wool care guide, which helps reduce felting, stretching and loss of shape.