KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 6360 nocne niebo winter

A fold-over beanie made from handmade knit fabric, crafted from 100% alpaca. It has a medium weight and works well for autumn and winter; the Night Sky colour is a dark, cool blue with a lightly heathered fibre effect. Availability depends on the size selected — click on your size to check whether it is ready to ship or made to order.

When this style is a good choice

This style suits anyone looking for an alpaca beanie for colder days who prefers a closer fit over a loose oversized shape. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially when you want your ears covered without a heavy, very thick knit. The Night Sky colour pairs easily with black, grey and navy, so it does not dominate an outfit. If you need a beanie that feels completely smooth against the skin, this style may not be the best choice.

Composition and feel against the skin

Composition: 100% alpaca. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which in practice means you do not have to accept random fibre additives in a material that sits directly against the forehead and ears. The surface of the knit is not slick or perfectly smooth — it has a soft halo typical of this type of yarn.

If you have very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly itchy, so it is worth choosing with that in mind.

How it sits on the head

This is a fitted beanie with a fold-over cuff and a vertical knit pattern that keeps the shape neat without creating a bulky look. The single rib helps the beanie flex when putting it on and hold its shape in wear. In this style, I kept the knit at a medium thickness so the fold-over cuff adds coverage while the beanie still sits well under a hood.

What it offers in everyday wear

• The medium-weight knit gives coverage for autumn and winter without feeling overly bulky, so it is easier to wear day to day, also under a hood.
• The fold-over cuff creates an extra layer around the forehead and ears, giving these areas more noticeable protection on colder days.
• The single rib helps the beanie adjust more easily when putting it on, so it stays on the head in a neater, more secure way.
• The soft halo on the surface visually softens the colour and texture, so the style does not look flat even with a simple everyday outfit.
• High resistance to pilling means easier wear through the season, with less risk of the beanie quickly losing its neat appearance.
• Hand washing helps preserve the shape and character of the knit, so this style is best chosen if that kind of care works for you.
• Handmade on knitting needles, it has a more noticeable texture than industrial knitwear, so the beanie keeps its artisanal character in wear as well.

What you can add as a set

If you would like to turn it into a beanie with pom-pom in the same material and colour, the pom-pom can be added when ordering the finished beanie. You can also pair it with matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you want a coordinated set for the colder season.

A short care note: because this is alpaca, it is worth following the care instructions for wool accessories, especially hand washing and drying flat.