HELEN Alpaca Beanie 7240 Petrol Blue

The HELEN turn-up beanie is a medium-weight alpaca beanie for autumn and winter, made in a single rib stitch with a folded brim and a characteristic soft halo. To check whether a particular piece is available ready to ship or made to order, click on your chosen size.

When this style is a good choice

This beanie works well if you are looking for a handmade, close-fitting turn-up beanie for the colder season that sits neatly on the head without feeling stiff or bulky. HELEN is a good option for everyday wear in the city, autumn walks and winter days when you want ear coverage with a simple, neutral shape. The 7240 Petrol Blue colour is a muted, in-between tone on the border of blue and green, a good choice if you do not like very intense colours but do not want a very dark beanie either. If your skin is very sensitive to natural fibres, this model may be worth testing first, or you may prefer a gentler yarn.

Against the skin and material

The beanie is made from 100% alpaca wool, using yarn certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. The knit has a fine, noticeable halo on the surface, which gives it a soft touch and a cosy feel, while still making it feel more light than heavy on the head. For some people with very sensitive skin, this type of yarn may feel slightly itchy, especially around the forehead and ears — in that case, a different wool may be a better choice.

For caring for this style, you may find this short guide on how to care for wool helpful for preserving the shape and structure of the knit.

Fit and how it sits on the head

HELEN is a turn-up beanie made in a single rib stitch that naturally adapts around the head. The folded brim helps cover the ears and forehead well, and you can also adjust the height slightly by changing the width of the fold. The rib structure follows the shape of the head without strong pressure, so the beanie should stay in place in everyday wear as long as the size is chosen according to your usual head circumference. The shape remains simple and close-fitting, with a slight ease at the top, visible in the photos.

How this beanie behaves in everyday use

• Medium-weight knit – gives coverage for autumn and winter without the feeling of a heavy hat, which makes it easier to wear for several hours.
• Single rib stitch – allows the beanie to adapt flexibly to the head while helping it keep its shape after taking it off and putting it on again.
• Folded brim – creates a double layer of knit over the ears and forehead, which improves warmth on colder or windier days.
• Fine halo on the surface – gives the beanie a soft-looking texture, but may be noticeable for people with particular sensory sensitivity.
• High resistance to pilling – helps reduce the risk of quick bobbling in areas exposed to friction, with proper washing and drying.
• Petrol Blue in a cool tone – works well with clothing in shades of grey, navy, black or bottle green, making it easier to fit into an existing wardrobe.
• Handmade on a knitting machine – gives the rib knit an even, consistent structure while keeping the character of a beanie made from natural yarn.

Extras and matching pieces

If you would like to turn this style into a beanie with pom-pom in the same colour and made from the same yarn, you can choose a matching pom-pom as a separate product — once ordered, the beanie will arrive ready to wear. You can also easily match it with a scarf, snood or shawl in a similar tone; you will find them in the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section if you would like a coordinated set for the colder season.