KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 8903 Black

KIARA turn-up beanie is a handmade beanie in 100% alpaca, medium weight for autumn and winter, with a defined folded brim and a soft halo on the surface of the knit. You can check availability after clicking on the size — this will show whether the beanie is ready to ship or made to order.

For colder days and simple everyday outfits

This style is for those who like a close-fitting beanie without too much volume and are looking for an alpaca beanie for regular wear through the autumn-winter season. The black colour and classic shape work well with everyday clothing, especially if you prefer a calm, neutral finish to your outfit. It works well when you want your head covered without the effect of a heavy, very thick hat. If your skin is especially reactive to contact with wool fibres, this style may not be the best choice.

Yarn and feel against the skin

This beanie is made from alpaca yarn with the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certificate, which in practice means the finished yarn has been tested for undesirable substances. The surface of the knit is not completely smooth — it has a soft halo typical of this fibre.

On very sensitive skin, it may feel slightly itchy.

A construction that holds its shape

This is a fitted beanie made in a rib stitch with a folded brim. For this style, I chose a single rib because it works well with this shape and helps keep the line close to the head, neat and understated. The folded brim gives the front of the beanie a more structured look and makes it feel more classic than loose oversized styles.

What this beanie offers in everyday wear

• The medium-weight knit makes it suitable for autumn and winter, so it is easier to wear in changing conditions without the feel of a heavy hat.
• The single rib gives natural stretch, helping the beanie sit better on the head while keeping its close-fitting shape.
• The folded construction creates an extra layer at the edge, so the forehead and ears are covered more than in styles without a turn-up.
• The soft halo on the surface gives the knit a gentler visual look, but it also means the beanie will not feel like a completely smooth hat.
• Its high resistance to pilling helps it keep a neat appearance with frequent wear during the season.
• Hand washing helps preserve the fibre structure and the shape of the beanie, so this style needs gentler care than accessories that can simply go in the washing machine.

Extras and matching pieces

If you would like to add to this style, you can choose a matching pom-pom for your beanie in a similar colour mood. You can also pair it with matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you want a coordinated set for the colder months.

A short care note: this is an alpaca wool piece, so before the first wash it is worth checking the care instructions for wool accessories to avoid changing the shape of the knit.