LAURIN Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 5575 Navy

The LAURIN turn-up beanie in navy, made from 100% alpaca wool, is a medium-weight handmade beanie for autumn and winter, with a defined rib texture and a delicate halo on the surface. To check whether a particular piece is available now or made to order, click your chosen size.

When this beanie is a good choice

It works well if you are looking for a turn-up beanie that stays securely on the head, gives a solid sense of warmth, but is not overly thick. It is a practical option for everyday wear throughout the colder season, from the first autumn frosts to a typical city winter. It may not be the best choice in extremely severe frost or strong wind, when you need maximum coverage around the forehead and ears. If your scalp is very sensitive, you may want to consider a material with a smoother surface.

Against the skin and the nature of the material

The beanie is made from 100% alpaca, using Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified yarn, with a visible delicate halo on the knit. It feels soft yet substantial, and its medium weight gives a clear sense of warmth without the feel of a heavy, stiff hat. Alpaca wool may feel slightly itchy on very sensitive skin — in that case, it is worth considering a thin headband underneath or choosing a different fibre.

Shape and fit

LAURIN has the form of a close-fitting turn-up beanie, hand-knitted with a double rib stitch. This shape helps the beanie sit close to the head, stay in place well, and move naturally as it adapts to the shape of the head. The turned-up brim creates an extra layer of knit over the ears and forehead, which adds to thermal comfort on windy days. The navy colour is neutral and easy to pair with most jackets and coats.

For everyday wear — what is worth knowing

• Medium-weight knit – provides warmth in typical autumn and winter conditions, without feeling overly warm on milder days.
• Double rib throughout – helps the beanie stay in place well and not stretch out suddenly with regular wear.
• Turn-up brim – gives two layers of knit over the ears and forehead, increasing thermal protection in wind and at lower temperatures.
• Delicate halo on the surface – gives it a soft, slightly fluffy character, but may be noticeable for people with particular sensory sensitivity.
• High resistance to pilling – helps limit the formation of bobbles in everyday use, which supports a neat appearance over time.
• Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification – means the yarn used has been tested for harmful substances, which may matter if the beanie is often worn directly against the skin.
• Hand-knitted – gives a more flexible fit on the head than stiffer machine-made knits, with the small natural variations typical of handmade work.

Extra details and matching pieces

The beanie is finished with a NitkoweLove eco-leather label, which can be removed for washing, making care easier and helping protect the leather detail. If you would like to turn this style into a beanie with pom-pom in the same yarn, you can add a pom-pom in the matching colour to your basket — it will be sewn onto the beanie before shipping.

You can easily pair the navy LAURIN with matching shawls, scarves or snoods if you want a coordinated layered set for colder days. To help preserve the qualities of the fibre and the shape of the knit, it is worth reading the short guide to wool care — especially before the first hand wash.