VARELLA Beanie 100% Baby Merino Wool 20 Dark Grey
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VARELLA is a lightweight merino wool beanie made from 100% Baby Merino, with a smooth surface and a slightly extended back, suitable for spring and autumn. Availability depends on the size variant you choose — click your size to check whether this style is ready to ship or made to order.
What kind of weather and needs it suits
This style is for those looking for a light beanie for cooler transitional days and who prefer a calm, classic shape without an extra turn-up. It works well when gentle contact with the skin and a less covered fit matter. It will not be the right choice if you need clearly thicker protection for winter. The dark grey colour is easy to pair with everyday clothing and does not define the whole outfit.
Yarn and how it feels to wear
I used 100% Baby Merino here — a merino yarn known for gentler contact with the skin. The knit is smooth, without a halo, and the yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which confirms it has been tested for harmful substances.
As with any wool, careful wool care and hand washing are needed to help maintain its shape and appearance.
How it fits on the head
The beanie shape with an extended back gives a more relaxed finish at the back, without fitting tightly all around the head. The lack of a turn-up keeps the beanie visually lighter and less layered at the forehead. The single rib works with the movement of the knit, so the style adapts better to the shape of the head than a flat stitch. I make each beanie by hand on a knitting machine, which helps me keep the stitches even and consistent.
What this means in everyday wear
- Lightweight thickness – better suited to the transitional season than to severe frost.
- 100% Baby Merino – the material offers gentler contact with the skin, which matters if you are more sensitive to wool itch.
- Smooth surface without a halo – the finish looks calm and does not create a fluffy effect.
- Single rib – the knit is flexible, so it sits more naturally when worn.
- No turn-up – the shape stays lighter and less bulky around the face.
- Extended back – the beanie has a more relaxed, slouchy shape rather than a short, close-fitting silhouette.
- Moderate resistance to pilling – with regular wear, natural signs of wool use may appear over time.
Matching accessories
If you would like a beanie with pom-pom in the same colour, you can add a pom-pom made from the same yarn as the beanie. You can also pair it with matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you want a coordinated wool set.