CHMURKA Handmade Women's Alpaca Beanie 53 Lody Truskawkowe
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CHMURKA Alpaca 53 Strawberry Ice Cream is a handmade, turn-up beanie in a medium-weight alpaca blend knit, designed for the autumn and winter season. To check whether a particular piece is ready to ship or made to order, click on your chosen size.
When this style is a good choice
This beanie works well if you are looking for a warm winter beanie that covers the ears and forehead well without feeling bulky or heavy. The medium-weight knit and turn-up make it practical for everyday wear on cold days, including in the city. The Strawberry Ice Cream pink is a good option if you like a noticeable but still fairly classic pink in winter outfits. It may not be the best choice if you are very sensitive to wool against the skin — in that case, it is worth considering styles described as completely soft in contact with the skin.
Material and feel against the skin
The beanie is made from yarn with 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide and 7% wool, with a delicate, noticeable halo on the surface. The addition of synthetic fibres helps stabilise the shape of the knit, so the beanie holds its form better and is less prone to pilling in everyday use. The material feels soft and fluffy, but natural fibres may cause a slight prickly sensation for people with a very sensitive scalp.
Shape and fit on the head
The CHMURKA style is a turn-up beanie with a light oversize effect, hand-knitted with a single rib stitch. The flexible rib structure allows it to adapt to the shape of the head while keeping its characteristic soft slouch at the top. The turn-up creates an extra layer of knit over the ears, which improves warmth and makes it easier to adjust the height individually. This beanie looks best worn with the wider turn-up visible; it is not a close-fitting style along its full length.
How CHMURKA works for everyday wear
- Medium-weight alpaca blend knit – provides noticeable warmth on cold autumn and winter days without the feel of a heavy, overheating hat.
- Turn-up all around – creates a double layer over the ears and forehead, giving more protection from wind in those areas.
- Rib stitch throughout – adds elasticity, so the beanie stays securely on the head during everyday activities.
- Delicate halo on the surface – gives the knit a soft-looking texture that visually warms up an outfit and highlights its handmade character.
- High resistance to pilling – helps the beanie keep a neat appearance with frequent wear and regular use.
- Strawberry Ice Cream pink – brightens winter clothing and can become a colour accent in a neutral wardrobe.
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for the yarn used – means the yarn has been tested for harmful substances within the limits of this standard.
Finishing details and matching accessories
This handmade beanie is finished with a removable eco-leather logo tag by Nitkowe Love, which you can easily take off before washing if you prefer a completely clean look. You can pair it with a shawl, scarf or snood — colour-matching matching shawls, wraps and snoods can be found in a separate category, making it easier to put together a consistent cold-weather set. To help your alpaca wool beanie wear well over the coming seasons, it is worth following the advice in the short wool care guide, especially for hand washing and drying flat.
