LAURIN Turn-Up Alpaca Beanie 506 Dark Grey

The LAURIN turn-up beanie in dark grey, made from 100% alpaca wool, is a medium-weight handmade beanie for autumn and winter, with pronounced ribbing and a delicate halo. To check availability and the making time for this beanie, select your size.

When this beanie is a good choice

LAURIN works well if you are looking for a wool beanie for the colder part of autumn and for winter that feels enveloping without being overly bulky. The dark grey colour and classic close-fitting shape work well with simple everyday outfits as well as more polished outerwear. Because of the nature of the fibre and the ribbed knit, it is a good option for frequent everyday wear. If you have very sensitive scalp skin and do not tolerate even slight itchiness, this style may feel too noticeable for you.

Skin feel and material qualities

The beanie is made entirely from alpaca wool certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, with a clearly visible fine halo on the surface. It feels soft yet substantial to the touch, and gives a cool feel when you hold it in your hand, while during wear it builds a noticeable insulating layer without the feeling of a plastic “film” on the head. For standard skin sensitivity, contact with the fibre is comfortable, but individual fibres may feel slightly prickly for people who are exceptionally sensitive to the texture of wool.

Fit and how it sits on the head

LAURIN is a turn-up beanie, handmade and knitted in a double rib stitch. The ribbed structure stretches around the circumference, so the beanie adapts to the shape of the head and stays in place well during movement. The folded brim creates an extra double layer of knit over the ears, which increases the feeling of coverage without adding too much volume at the crown. The dark grey colour and simple line make this style visually neutral – it does not make the head look wider and blends easily into wardrobes in many colours.

How this beanie performs in everyday wear

• Medium-weight knit – provides noticeable warmth in autumn and winter temperatures, while not overheating during short periods indoors.
• Double rib knit – helps the beanie stay securely on the head, reducing slipping in movement and wind.
• Turn-up over the ears – adds an extra layer in an important area, improving thermal comfort in cold weather and gusts of wind.
• High resistance to pilling – with proper care, the beanie keeps a neat appearance despite frequent wear and contact with a hood or scarf.
• Delicate halo on the surface – visually softens the shape of the beanie and gives it a more distinctly woollen character that works well with coats and puffer jackets.
• Handmade knit construction – each piece is individually finished, which reduces the risk of random differences in thickness or edges that are too loose.
• Colour 506 Dark Grey – practical for everyday use, as it shows minor pilling and signs of wear less than very light shades.

Extras, care and matching pieces

If you would like to change the look of this style, you can add a matching pom-pom made from the same yarn in a coordinated colour. You can also pair it with a scarf, snood or shawl in a similar yarn, available in the shawls, wraps and snoods section, so the neck and ear area can be protected to a similar degree. To help the beanie keep its qualities over many seasons, proper hand washing and drying are important; you can find detailed guidance in the wool care guide, which is worth reading before the first refresh of the knit.