KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 618 Nugat

KIARA turn-up beanie is a handmade alpaca beanie in a medium-weight knit for autumn and winter, with a wide turn-up and a softly fuzzy surface. You can check availability after clicking on the size – that is where you will see whether a given option is ready to ship or made to order.

When this style makes sense

This style suits those looking for a wool beanie for the colder season who prefer a closer-fitting shape rather than a loose, slouchy fit. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially if you are looking for a calm, neutral shade in a nougat beige tone. It may not be the right choice if you expect a completely smooth feel against the skin. If you are highly sensitive around the forehead and ears, it is worth being cautious with alpaca from the start.

Yarn and feel against the skin

This style is made from 100% alpaca. The knit has a light halo, which gives the beanie a more natural look and a soft, enveloping character typical of women's alpaca beanies.

For very sensitive skin, the material may feel slightly itchy, so if you usually do not tolerate even subtly fuzzy yarns well, this is worth treating as a real limitation.

Shape and fit on the head

This is a fitted beanie with a turn-up and a single rib, so it stays in place well and keeps a neat shape. I used a medium-weight knit in this style so the beanie would not look visually heavy or feel too thin for the autumn-winter season. The turn-up strengthens the line around the forehead and ears, and the overall look remains easy to style with a coat, puffer jacket or wool scarf.

What it offers in everyday use

• The medium-weight knit makes this beanie suitable for autumn and winter, so it is easy to include in regular wear through most of the colder season.
• The single rib helps maintain the fitted shape, so the beanie sits closer to the head without excess volume.
• The turn-up construction adds an extra layer at the bottom, which means fuller coverage around the forehead and ears on colder days.
• The light halo gives the knit a softer, less technical look, so the style also works well in quieter everyday outfits.
• Good resistance to pilling means that with normal use the beanie keeps a neat appearance for longer, which matters if you wear it often.
• The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified yarn means the finished piece meets requirements regarding substances considered undesirable in contact with textiles.
• Hand washing helps preserve the shape and fibre structure, so gentle care is the best approach for this beanie instead of machine washing.

Matching pieces and care

If you would like to turn it into a beanie with pom-pom in the same style, you can add a pom-pom made from the same yarn. Matching shawls, wraps and snoods also work well with it if you want a coordinated set for the colder season.

Before washing, it is worth checking the short guide on wool care, because with alpaca the drying method and gentle hand washing directly affect how the beanie will sit afterwards.