KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 2915 Orange

KIARA turn-up beanie in colour 2915 Orange is a handmade alpaca beanie of medium weight, designed for autumn and winter, with a distinctive folded brim and a softly fuzzy surface. Availability depends on the size selected — click your size to check whether this style is ready to ship or made to order.

For colder days, but not for every level of sensitivity

This style is for those looking for a close-fitting beanie for everyday wear in the autumn-winter season and who like a more defined knitted texture. The orange shade adds a stronger colour accent, so it works well when you want the beanie to be a visible part of your outfit. The medium weight makes it easy to wear both in the city and on everyday walks in cold weather. If your skin reacts badly even to lightly fuzzy fibres, this style may not be the best choice.

Yarn and feel against the skin

This style is made from 100% alpaca, using yarn certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which in practice means it has been checked for unwanted substances in contact with the finished product. The knitted surface is not completely smooth — it has a light halo that gives the wool beanie a soft, natural look.

Very sensitive skin may notice a slight itch.

Construction and fit

This is a fitted beanie with a folded brim and single rib knit, so it sits close to the head and keeps a clear vertical texture. In this style, I used a medium-weight knit so the beanie would feel neither visually heavy nor too light for the colder season. The folded brim gives a neater shape around the face and a more compact finish overall.

What it offers in everyday wear

• The medium-weight knit makes the beanie suitable for autumn and winter, so it is easier to wear regularly in changeable weather.
• The single rib stitch adds elasticity to the fabric, helping the shape fit the head better without looking stiff.
• The folded construction creates an extra layer at the edge, which improves the sense of coverage around the forehead and ears.
• The fitted beanie shape keeps it close to the head, so it also looks neat under a coat or a jacket with a collar.
• High resistance to pilling helps the surface keep an even look for longer, which matters with frequent wear.
• Hand washing is important here to preserve the shape and qualities of the knit, so this style needs gentler care than machine-washable beanies.

Matching pieces and care

If you would like to complete this style with a matching pom-pom in the same colour, you can choose one made from the same yarn. To build a coordinated set, it is also worth exploring matching shawls, wraps and snoods for colder days.

A short care note: alpaca needs gentle handling, so before washing it is worth checking the advice on wool care.