KIARA Alpaca Beanie 100% Alpaca 9033 lody truskawkowe
A beanie with an extended back, handmade on knitting needles from 100% alpaca. It has a medium weight and works well for the autumn–winter season. This version is available in strawberry ice cream, and you can check the availability of a specific size by clicking your chosen option.
When this style makes sense
This model is for those who like a softly shaped beanie without a turn-up cuff and with a looser back. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, when you want coverage without a heavy, very chunky knit. The strawberry ice cream shade is a light, powdery pink, so it pairs easily with lighter outerwear and a calmer palette of accessories. If you are looking for a very close-fitting beanie or one that feels completely smooth against the skin, this may not be the best choice.
Yarn and how it feels to wear
The composition is 100% alpaca, a natural fibre used here in its pure form. The surface of the knit has a delicate halo, so this alpaca beanie does not have the slick, cool smoothness you may notice to the touch in some other fibres.
If your skin is very sensitive, you may notice slight itchiness, so in that case this style is better treated as a choice for people without strong sensory reactivity. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which means there is no need for any extra preparation before wearing the beanie for the first time.
How it sits on the head
This is the classic KIARA in a beanie version, without a turn-up cuff and with an extended back, so it does not create a stiff, sporty shape. The single rib helps the beanie adjust to the shape of the head without creating a strongly marked line above the forehead. In this model, I kept the knit at a medium weight to balance coverage for colder days with a lighter, softer drape.
What this changes in everyday wear
- The medium-weight knit gives coverage for autumn and winter, so this is neither just a transitional beanie nor a very heavy option for severe frost.
- The beanie shape with an extended back sits more loosely at the back, so once on, it does not create a short, tightly fitted look.
- The lack of a turn-up cuff reduces bulk at the edge, so the beanie works better with a hood or a higher collar.
- The single rib moves with the knit, so the fit feels more flexible and less rigid in wear.
- The delicate halo on the surface softens the look of both the colour and the stitch, so the overall effect feels less stark than with smooth wool beanies.
- Its high resistance to pilling helps limit quick visible changes from friction, so the beanie keeps a more even look for longer with regular wear.
- Hand washing helps maintain the shape and the qualities of the fibre, so this model needs gentler care than beanies you can simply put in the washing machine.
Extras for this beanie
If you would like to add a matching pom-pom in the same colour, it will be made from the same yarn as the beanie and the finished piece will be ready to wear. You can also choose matching shawls, wraps and snoods. One short care note: before washing, it is worth checking the wool care guide, because the way this beanie is washed and dried has a real effect on how it sits afterwards.