HELEN Turn-Up Beanie 100% Alpaca 9045 Ruby
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The HELEN turn-up beanie in 100% alpaca wool is a medium-weight, handmade beanie for autumn and winter, with a smooth ribbed texture and a lightly fluffy surface. To check whether a specific option is available ready to ship or made to order, click on your chosen size.
When the ruby HELEN is a good choice
This style works well if you are looking for a turn-up alpaca beanie for the colder months that feels snug around the head without being very bulky. The ribbed shape and folded brim give noticeable coverage around the ears and help the hat stay securely in place, which is useful for everyday wear and walks. The ruby shade, somewhere between burgundy and purple, works well with both muted and darker outerwear, so it is easy to fit into an existing wardrobe. If your scalp is very sensitive and you do not tolerate even slight itchiness, this style may feel too noticeable without an extra headband underneath.
Alpaca wool and how it feels on the skin
The beanie is made from a single yarn: 100% Alpaca with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, in a medium weight with a delicate halo on the surface. The knit feels soft and gently enveloping to the touch, but the natural fine fibres may feel slightly itchy on especially sensitive scalps. With proper care, described in more detail in the guide how to care for wool accessories, the material keeps its qualities for many seasons.
Shape and fit
HELEN is a fitted turn-up beanie, made in a 1x1 single rib on a knitting machine. The ribbed construction stretches with the head circumference, helping the beanie stay in place without feeling too tight for most wearers. The folded brim creates two layers of knit around the ears, which clearly increases the feeling of protection from the cold, while also letting you adjust the wearing depth slightly, either higher or further down on the forehead. The fit is not extremely close — once on, it leaves a little room at the top, which also makes it easier to wear with hair tied low.
How this beanie works in everyday wear
- Medium-weight knit – suitable from chilly autumn through winter, without feeling like a heavy layer on the head.
- Folded brim around the ears – adds an extra layer of insulation, especially useful in wind and lower temperatures.
- 1x1 rib stitch – gives elasticity and a secure fit, so the beanie does not slip easily during movement.
- High resistance to pilling – helps reduce the risk of quick visible wear from frequent use and being kept in a bag or pocket.
- Surface with a delicate halo – gives a softer visual texture, but may be slightly noticeable on very sensitive skin.
- Hand wash – requires gentle care, but makes it easier to maintain the shape and condition of the beanie over time.
- Ruby shade with burgundy-purple tones – works well as an accent in wardrobes built around cool and neutral colours, without the effect of a bright red.
Details and the option to create a set
The beanie is handmade on a knitting machine, which gives an even, springy knit while keeping the character of handmade work. The decorative eco-leather label can be unclipped for washing, making care easier and helping protect the leather element. If you prefer a beanie with pom-pom, you can add a matching ruby pom-pom made from the same yarn. To complete the set, you may want to choose a scarf, snood or shawl from the matching shawls, wraps and snoods section, so the level of warmth and the knit texture stay similar across the whole set.