KIARA Beanie 100% Alpaca 9035 lawendowy szron
This is a handmade beanie with an elongated back, made from 100% alpaca, in a medium weight for autumn and winter, with a delicate halo on the surface. You can check availability by clicking your size — there you’ll see whether this variant is ready to ship or made to order.
When this style makes sense
This version of the KIARA works well if you’re looking for an alpaca beanie with a calm, slightly elongated shape, no turn-up, and a cool lavender frost shade. It suits the autumn and winter season, when you want everyday coverage without a very heavy feel. This style is a good choice for those who like knitwear with a soft visual texture and a looser fit at the back. If you prefer a beanie that fits closely across the forehead or feels completely smooth against the skin, this shape and yarn may not be the best match.
Yarn and feel when worn
This style is made from alpaca yarn certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which means it has been tested for undesirable substances and that matters in everyday contact with the skin. The surface is not completely smooth — it has a delicate halo and a naturally soft, slightly fluffy feel.
For very sensitive skin, alpaca may feel slightly prickly, so if even a subtle fuzziness in knitwear usually bothers you, it is worth keeping that in mind before choosing this model.
Shape and how it sits
This is a classic beanie without a turn-up, with a longer back, so it does not end evenly close to the head and instead sits in a more relaxed way. The single rib gives the flexibility typical of this stitch, while keeping the clear vertical texture of the knit. In this model, the stitch structure and weight were chosen so that the beanie keeps its slightly elongated character without feeling heavy on the head.
What this means in everyday use
- The medium-weight knit for autumn and winter gives suitable coverage for cold days, without the effect of a very bulky beanie.
- The single rib works with the movement of the fabric, so the beanie adapts more easily to the head and keeps its characteristic beanie shape.
- The lack of a turn-up reduces volume at the forehead, so the style looks lighter and works better if you do not like a doubled layer in that area.
- The elongated back creates a more relaxed fit, so the beanie does not give the effect of a tightly finished dome shape.
- The delicate halo on the surface softens the look of the knit, which gives the lavender colour a more muted, calm effect when worn.
- High resistance to pilling helps it keep a neat appearance with regular use.
- Hand washing helps maintain the shape and fibre properties, so this model needs gentler care than beanies you can put straight into the washing machine.
What you can add to complete the set
If you want to complement this model, you can choose a matching pom-pom in the same colour and made from the same yarn — once ordered, the whole piece will be ready to wear. Matching shawls, wraps and snoods also go well with it if you are looking for a coordinated set for the colder season.
A short care note: this is an alpaca model, so it is best washed by hand; you can find more tips here: wool care.
