KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 9040 ostrokrzew

KIARA turn-up beanie is a handmade 100% alpaca beanie in a medium weight for autumn and winter, with a distinctive folded brim and a soft halo on the surface of the knit. Availability is shown after you click on the size — you will then see whether a specific option is ready to ship or made to order.

When this style makes sense

This alpaca beanie is a women’s and unisex style for those who want a close-fitting shape without too much volume and plan to wear it day to day through the colder part of the year. It works well from autumn into winter, when head coverage matters in changing temperatures. The holly colour combines brown, burgundy and purple, so it works well with muted outfits that need a warmer accent. If you are looking for a completely smooth yarn with no visible halo at all around the face, this style may not be the best match.

Yarn and how it feels against the skin

This style is made from alpaca yarn certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which means the yarn has been tested for undesirable substances and is especially relevant for everyday contact with the skin. This is one of those wool beanies that does not feel slick or technical — it has a natural surface with a light halo.

For very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly itchy around the forehead and ears.

A shape that sits close to the head

This is a fitted beanie with a folded brim, so the overall shape stays close to the head and does not create extra height. In this style, I chose a single rib because at a medium weight it gives flexible closeness without the effect of a heavy, stiff shape. The turn-up defines the line around the face and visually strengthens the lower part of the beanie.

What this means in everyday wear

• The medium-weight knit makes the beanie suitable for autumn and winter, so it is easier to include in everyday wear across more than one part of the season.
• The single rib moves with the knit, helping a fitted beanie keep its shape better on the head during wear.
• The folded construction adds a layer at the edge, which improves the sense of coverage around the forehead and ears.
• The soft halo on the surface visually softens the stitch, so this alpaca wool beanie does not look harsh despite its simple shape.
• Its high resistance to pilling means easier everyday wear, as the surface keeps a neat appearance for longer.
• Hand washing helps maintain the shape and qualities of the knit, so this style is better suited to those who are comfortable with gentler care.
• Hand-knitted construction gives a different kind of resilience than machine-made pieces, so the beanie moves more naturally in wear than dense, rigid knits.

Extras and things worth noting

If you would like to order a beanie with pom-pom in the same colour, you can add the matching option when placing your order. For a coordinated set, you may also want to look at the category of matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you want a consistent set for colder days.

A short care note: this style requires hand washing; you can find the care guidelines here: wool care.