LAURIN Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 6360 nocne niebo

The LAURIN turn-up beanie in 100% alpaca wool, colour 6360 Night Sky, is a medium-weight handmade beanie for autumn and winter, with a soft halo on the surface. Available pieces and made-to-order options may vary by size. Click your chosen size to check the current availability or estimated making time.

When this beanie is a good choice

This style works well if you are looking for a wool beanie for colder days that keeps you warm without feeling overly thick. Night Sky is a calm, dark shade of blue that is easy to pair with everyday outfits and outerwear in different colours. The turn-up beanie shape suits both everyday wear and simpler, more classic looks. If your skin is clearly very sensitive to natural fibres and tends to react quickly with itching, this style may feel too noticeable around the forehead and ears.

Skin contact and material properties

The beanie is made from pure alpaca wool with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. It has a medium weight and a visible, soft halo. The knit feels soft and substantial, but the natural fibres may feel slightly itchy on very sensitive skin, especially along the forehead line. Alpaca wool responds well to changing temperatures, so this beanie works for typical winter days as well as colder autumn weather, without an overheating effect during short stays indoors.

The fit and how it sits on the head

LAURIN is a turn-up beanie with a close fit, but thanks to the flexible double rib it does not feel stiff around the head. The folded brim creates an extra double layer of knit around the ears and forehead, adding more warmth where you are most likely to feel the cold. The rib stitch I use in this series holds its shape well during wear, so the beanie should not stretch out in a way that would require frequent adjusting. The soft halo on the surface keeps the look from feeling flat, while still staying visually calm and simple.

LAURIN in everyday wear - what to know

• Medium-weight knit – gives noticeable warmth in autumn and winter conditions, without too much bulk under a hood or jacket hood.
• Double rib throughout – helps the beanie stay in place while walking or cycling, reducing the tendency to slip over the eyes.
• Turn-up over the forehead and ears – adds an extra protective layer in the areas most exposed to wind, which can be helpful during longer time outdoors.
• High resistance to pilling – helps limit the quick formation of pills on the surface, so the beanie keeps a neat look with regular wear.
• Soft halo on the surface – visually softens the texture of the knit, but may be noticeable for people who are especially sensitive to fibre contact on the forehead.
• Certified yarn – confirms that the material used meets specified textile safety standards, which may matter if you pay attention to fibre content and origin.
• Handmade on knitting needles – allows me to control the density and elasticity of the knit, which helps the beanie keep a stable shape in use.

Extras, care and matching accessories

If you would like to give the LAURIN style a more distinctive look, you can choose a matching pom-pom in the same colour, made from the same yarn as the beanie. To create a coordinated set for colder days, you may want to add a matching shawl, scarf or snood in a similar tone, so the neck and head area are protected from the cold to a similar degree. Wash the beanie by hand only, in lukewarm water, without fabric softeners - detailed guidance can be found in the wool care guide; following these instructions helps maintain the elasticity and appearance of the knit over time.