KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 302 camel
The KIARA turn-up beanie is a handmade alpaca beanie of medium weight, designed for autumn and winter, with a classic folded brim and a calm camel shade. You can check availability by clicking on the size — this will show whether the selected option is ready to ship or made to order.
For colder days and simple everyday outfits
This style works well if you are looking for a fitted beanie without too much volume, but still with a clearly winter look. The camel beige shade pairs easily with a coat, a puffer jacket and knitwear in warm or neutral tones. It is a good choice for autumn and winter if you want a natural fibre composition and a classic beanie shape. If you need a hat that feels completely smooth against the skin, this model may not be the best option.
Yarn and how it feels to wear
Composition: 100% alpaca, so this is a beanie made from a natural fibre, with no added blends. The surface of the knit has a delicate halo, which gives it a softer visual effect and a less technical look than beanies made from completely smooth yarn.
If you have very sensitive skin, alpaca may feel slightly itchy, so it is worth keeping this in mind before buying.
Construction that keeps its shape
This is a fitted beanie made in a single rib stitch. For this model, I chose a medium-weight knit and a folded brim so that the beanie would not look heavy, while still working well on the head through the autumn-winter season. The beanie shape sits close to the head, and the folded edge visually defines the line around the forehead and ears.
What matters in everyday use
- The medium weight makes this beanie suitable for autumn and winter, so it is neither just a transitional-season style nor a hat intended only for the coldest frosts.
- The single rib gives the knit elasticity, so the beanie adapts better to the head and does not create a stiff shape.
- The folded brim adds an extra layer along the lower edge, so the forehead and ears are more covered than in styles without a turn-up.
- The delicate halo on the surface softens the look of the knit, so the beanie feels less austere and more natural in everyday outfits.
- High resistance to pilling means easier wear through the season, as the beanie keeps a neat appearance for longer.
- Hand washing helps maintain the proper look of the knit, but it does require gentler care than beanies designed for machine washing.
- Yarn certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 means the material has been tested for substances considered harmful, which matters in regular contact with the skin.
What you can pair with this model
If you would like to turn this version into a beanie with pom-pom, you can add a pom-pom made from the same yarn as the hat. To complete the set, you may also want to choose a matching shawl, scarf or snood in a similar style. One short care note: alpaca needs gentle handling, so before washing it is worth checking the wool care guide.
