KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 7240 niebieski petrol
This is a 100% alpaca turn-up beanie, hand-knitted, medium weight for autumn and winter, in a petrol blue shade with a soft visible halo on the surface. You can check availability after clicking your size — there you’ll see whether a given option is ready to ship or made to order.
When this style makes sense
This alpaca beanie is a good choice for those looking for a close-fitting beanie for the colder months and who prefer a calm, deep colour over lighter tones. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially if you value natural fibres and handmade workmanship. It may be less suitable for very sensitive skin if even a fine halo around the face feels uncomfortable. If you are looking for a beanie that feels completely smooth against the skin, this style may not be the best option.
Material and feel against the skin
Made from 100% alpaca, the knitted surface is not completely smooth — it has a soft, slightly fluffy halo that is visible up close. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which means the finished product has been tested for unwanted substances.
On very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly itchy, especially when worn directly on the forehead and ears.
Shape and fit
This style has the shape of a fitted turn-up beanie, so it sits close to the head without adding extra volume. The single rib works with the natural movement of the knit, which helps handmade beanies in this construction hold their shape well during wear. In this model, I kept the medium weight and turn-up, because this combination gives clearer coverage over the ears without becoming a heavy, bulky hat.
What this means in daily wear
- The medium weight makes this beanie suitable for autumn and winter, so it is easier to wear in changing weather without feeling overly heavy.
- The turn-up adds an extra layer around the forehead and ears, which means fuller coverage on colder days.
- The single rib helps maintain the fitted shape, so the beanie sits better on the head during everyday wear.
- The soft halo on the surface gives the knit a gentler look, but if you are highly sensitive to texture, it may be noticeable against the skin.
- High resistance to pilling means easier everyday use, as the surface keeps an even appearance for longer.
- Hand washing helps maintain the shape and qualities of the fibre, so this model needs gentler care than beanies intended for machine washing.
- Hand-knitting creates a fuller, more even knit structure, which you can notice in the way the beanie sits and moves on the head.
Extras and care
If you would like to add a matching pom-pom in the same colour style, you can choose one made from the same yarn. Matching shawls, wraps and snoods also work well with this beanie if you are putting together a coordinated set for the colder season.
Before washing, it is worth reading the short guide to wool care, as with alpaca, drying method and gentle washing matter for how the beanie keeps its shape afterwards.