NANA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Baby Merino Wool 22 Light Grey
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The NANA turn-up beanie is a handmade, medium-weight merino wool beanie, made from 100% soft Baby Merino yarn in a light grey shade, suitable for the autumn-winter season. Availability of a specific piece (ready to ship or made to order) can be checked after selecting your size on the product page.
When the light grey NANA is a good choice
This style works well if you are looking for a smooth, stretchy turn-up beanie that fits the head closely without feeling heavily bulky. The neutral light grey shade suits a calm, understated wardrobe and does not dominate an outfit, so it is easy to pair with other accessories. This beanie is designed for everyday wear in colder months, in changing weather from late autumn into winter. If you prefer very fluffy, teddy-like textures or extremely thick beanies for severe frost, this style may feel too smooth and only moderately substantial.
Baby Merino wool and how it feels on the skin
This beanie is made from a single yarn type – 100% Baby Merino with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, with a smooth surface and no halo, which helps reduce the typical woolly itch. When choosing this yarn, I focus on softness and elasticity so that it is also suitable for sensitive skin and for people who are bothered by coarse fibres. However, if you have a strong individual sensitivity or allergy to wool, it is always worth testing any beanie in brief contact with the skin first.
Shape and fit
The NANA is a turn-up beanie style, handmade on knitting needles in a single rib stitch, so it sits well on the head and adapts to its shape. The folded brim creates an extra layer of knit over the ears and forehead, which improves wind protection in those areas. The ribbed structure makes the beanie flexible around the head, and after a few wears it naturally settles into shape while keeping the look of a fitted beanie rather than an oversized hat.
How NANA works in everyday wear
- Medium-weight knit – makes the beanie suitable from chilly autumn days into winter, without feeling heavy on the head.
- Natural ribbed elasticity – makes it easy to put on and take off, while helping the beanie return to its original shape after wear.
- Turn-up over the ears – adds an extra layer of wool in key areas, which can improve warmth on windy days.
- Smooth, non-hairy surface – helps reduce catching on jewellery or zips and works well under jacket hoods.
- Suitable contact for sensitive skin – soft baby merino helps reduce the risk of scratchiness, which can matter during longer wear.
- Medium resistance to pilling – with regular use, small bobbles may appear and are worth removing from time to time to keep the beanie looking neat.
- Handmade on knitting needles – each piece has carefully finished details, which supports durable seams and comfortable wear without hard joins.
Extras and care
You can add a matching pom-pom for your beanie made from the same yarn if you want a coordinated finish. The light grey colour is also easy to combine with other accessories – in the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section you will find accessories that can help you put together a set. Because of the fibre content, hand washing is recommended; detailed guidance is available in the wool care guide, which can help keep the knit in good condition for longer.