VARELLA Merino Wool Beanie 20 Dark Grey 100% Baby Merino
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VARELLA Beanie is a handmade merino wool beanie in a medium weight, designed for autumn and winter, with a turn-up brim and a smooth surface without a halo. Availability depends on the size you choose — click your selected variant to check whether the model is ready to ship or made to order.
Where this style works well
This style is for those looking for a beanie for colder months without a heavy, fluffy knit. The dark grey colour and simple beanie shape work well for everyday wear, especially when it matters that the hat is easy to pair with outerwear. It works well through autumn and winter as a beanie for regular wear, including for people who are sensitive to how a material feels against the skin. If you are looking for a very thick style for severe frost or a clearly loose, roomy fit, this shape may not give the effect you expect.
Yarn and feel against the skin
This model is made from 100% Baby Merino. I also choose this yarn with in mind people who do not tolerate a rough feel on the forehead and ears well — the surface is smooth, without a halo, and the yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.
Wool needs careful care, so before washing it is worth taking a look at this short guide: how to care for wool.
How it fits on the head
This is a close-fitting beanie, handmade on a knitting machine in a single rib knit. This type of knit stretches when put on and holds the beanie shape with a turn-up well, without extra bulk. The folded brim gives a more neat, structured look and reinforces the area around the ears and forehead. If you want a strongly oversized beanie, it is better to choose a style with a looser cut.
What this means in everyday wear
- 100% Baby Merino – the beanie offers natural wool comfort without added synthetic fibres.
- Medium weight – suitable for autumn and winter, when you need protection from the cold without a very bulky layer.
- Smooth knit surface without a halo – makes it easier to achieve a neat, simple look and helps reduce the feeling of itchiness from stray fibres.
- Suitable skin contact for sensitive skin – this beanie tends to work better for people who pay attention to how a hat feels on the forehead and ears.
- Turn-up construction – the lower part of the beanie gains an extra layer, which practically improves coverage of the most exposed part of the head.
- Single rib stitch – the knit adapts better to the shape of the head and keeps the beanie form without stiffness.
- Pilling resistance: medium – with regular use, natural signs of fibre wear may appear over time, as is typical for this type of yarn.
Accessories to complete the set
If you would like a beanie with pom-pom, you can add a pom-pom made from the same yarn as the beanie, for a coordinated finish ready to wear. It also pairs well with shawls, scarves and snoods if you want a set with a similar character to this beanie. The model is finished with a faux leather label that can be removed before washing.