KIARA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 9047 azuryt
Turn-up beanie handmade with knitting needles from 100% alpaca. This medium-weight style works well for autumn and winter and stands out for its defined, close-fitting rib stitch. You can check availability by clicking on the size — this will show whether the selected option is ready to ship or made to order.
When this style makes sense
This is a good choice if you are looking for an alpaca beanie for colder days and prefer a shape that sits closer to the head rather than a loose, slouchy fit. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially if you want a natural fibre composition with a clearly handmade character. The azurite shade is a deep, cool blue, so it pairs easily with grey, black and navy. If you prefer a completely smooth feel against the forehead, this style may not be the best choice.
Yarn and feel on the skin
This style is made from alpaca yarn certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which means the finished yarn has been tested for unwanted substances. The surface of the knit has a soft halo typical of alpaca wool beanies, so it does not feel slippery or technically smooth to the touch.
If you have very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly itchy, especially in direct contact with the forehead and ears.
Shape and fit
This is a close-fitting beanie with a turn-up cuff and single rib stitch, so it stays in place well and keeps its defined shape during wear. I used a medium-weight knit in this style so the beanie would not look too heavy, while still feeling substantial enough for the season. The turn-up cuff creates a neater line around the face and gives a more structured finish than styles without a cuff.
Key things to know in use
- The 100% alpaca composition gives it a natural wool feel in wear, so it is better suited to colder weather than as a lightweight in-between-seasons beanie.
- The medium-weight knit provides coverage suitable for autumn and winter without creating an overly bulky look on the head.
- The single rib stitch supports a flexible fit, helping the beanie sit closer to the head in everyday wear.
- The turn-up construction reinforces the area around the forehead and ears, which gives a more compact feel in that part of the beanie.
- The lightly fuzzy surface softens the look of the knit, but also means it feels less smooth than beanies made from yarn without a halo.
- High resistance to pilling helps it keep a neat appearance with regular wear through the season.
- Hand washing helps preserve the shape and qualities of the knit, so this style needs gentler care than beanies that can go in the washing machine.
Matching additions
If you would like to add an accent in the same style, this model can be ordered as a beanie with pom-pom, prepared in yarn matched to the hat. You can also add matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you want a coordinated set for the colder season.
A short care note: before washing, it is worth checking the wool care guidelines, because with alpaca the drying method and gentle washing matter for how the beanie sits afterwards.