NANA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Baby Merino Wool 30 Blue

The NANA turn-up beanie in 100% Baby Merino wool is a medium-weight, handmade beanie for cool autumn and winter days, with a smooth surface and an elastic rib knit. To check whether a specific size is available ready to ship or made to order, click your chosen option in the size list.

When this style is a good choice

This style works well if you are looking for a merino wool beanie for autumn and winter that wraps the head without feeling overly bulky. Thanks to the turn-up brim and close fit, it suits everyday wear with coats and simple-cut jackets. It may not be enough for spending many hours outdoors in very severe frost without an extra hood. Because it is handmade and made from natural wool, it is best chosen if you are comfortable with gentle hand washing.

Against the skin and the material

The beanie is made from 100% Baby Merino with a smooth, non-hairy surface, chosen with people sensitive to the usual scratchiness of wool in mind. In practice, this means an even, soft touch without protruding fibres, which makes it easier to wear day to day, including in direct contact with the forehead and ears. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, Class I, which means it has been tested for harmful substances, including in the context of products for small children. Even with this gentle material, if your skin is very reactive, it is worth wearing it for a longer first try at home to check your individual comfort.

The NANA shape and how it fits

NANA is a turn-up beanie, hand-knitted by me on needles in a single rib stitch. The elastic knit helps the beanie adjust well to the shape of the head while keeping its resilience after taking it off. The folded brim creates a double layer of knit over the ears and along the forehead, which increases the sense of protection from the cold in these areas. The shape is visually simple, without decorative textures – in this version, in a solid blue colour – which makes it easy to pair with different outerwear and accessories.

What this means in everyday wear

• Medium-weight knit – gives noticeable warmth in typical autumn and winter conditions without feeling too heavy on the head.
• Rib knit with a turn-up brim – increases stretch and insulation over the ears, which helps reduce draughts in windy weather.
• Smooth, non-hairy surface – helps reduce snagging on hair and jewellery, making the beanie easier to put on and take off during the day.
• Suitable for contact with sensitive skin – allows the beanie to be worn without an extra layer underneath, which can matter with narrower hoods and collars.
• Natural merino wool – helps maintain thermal comfort in changing conditions, such as moving between outdoors and heated interiors, although it does not completely remove the risk of overheating with very warm clothing.
• Moderate resistance to pilling – with normal wear and proper care, it helps the knit keep its appearance, but you should allow for the possibility of small pills appearing in areas of friction.
• Eco-leather label attached with a snap – can be removed easily before washing, which helps preserve the appearance of both the label and the beanie itself.

Extra options and care

The blue colour of this NANA version works well with neutral and darker outerwear, and the simple shape makes it easy to build calm, everyday outfits, including as part of a set with other handmade pieces. If you would like a coordinated set for colder days, you can choose matching shawls, scarves or snoods in wool. You can also turn the beanie into a beanie with pom-pom at any time – the pom-pom is made from the same yarn, which keeps the texture and colour consistent. To help preserve the qualities of merino wool and reduce felting, it is worth reading the practical advice on wool care and using gentle hand washing with flat drying.