NELLI Handmade Merino Wool Beanie 37 Bajkowe Światełka
NELLI Merino 37 Storybook Lights is a handmade merino beanie with a turned-up cuff, medium weight, designed for autumn and winter, distinguished by multicoloured yarn in cool green tones. Availability depends on the selected variant — click your chosen size to check whether the beanie is ready to ship or made to order.
What kind of days and style it suits
This style is for those looking for a beanie with more visible colour, while still keeping it easy to wear day to day. It works well for the transitional season and winter, when you want protection suited to cooler weather without a very heavy, chunky knit. The calm base, broken up with small accents of colour, looks good with both plain outerwear and more casual outfits. If you are looking only for a fully neutral, solid-colour beanie, or for a model intended for very sensitive skin, this version may not be the best choice.
The yarn and how it feels to wear
I used yarn made of 75% merino, 25% polyamide. This blend combines a natural fibre with an added component that makes it more practical in everyday use, and the knit itself has a smooth surface, without a fuzzy finish. The yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.
Important: on very sensitive skin, the beanie may feel slightly scratchy.
How it sits on the head
This is a fitted, cuffed beanie made in a double rib stitch, so it holds its shape well and sits close to the head without feeling stiff. The turned-up cuff gives a cleaner line at the forehead and makes the overall look feel more defined. This shape is a good choice if you want a beanie that sits closer to the head rather than a loose, slouchy one. The final look also depends on how you like to wear your beanie — smooth and close-fitting, or with a little extra room at the top.
What it offers in everyday use
- Medium weight – suitable for autumn and winter, when you want everyday warmth without a very bulky layer.
- Double rib stitch – the fabric stretches as you put it on and helps maintain a stable fit while wearing.
- Turned-up construction – the forehead and ears get an extra layer, which gives more noticeable protection on colder days.
- Smooth surface without fuzz – the beanie does not have a fluffy look and is easier to pair with different outerwear textures.
- Multicoloured Storybook Lights yarn – adds a clearer accent to an outfit without the need for extra colourful accessories.
- Polyamide in the blend – makes the yarn more practical than pure, more delicate wool types and better suited to regular wear.
- Pilling resistance: medium – with normal use, typical signs of knitwear wear may appear over time.
Ways to complete the set
If you would like to change the character of the style, you can choose a beanie with pom-pom made from the same yarn and finished in matching colours. It also pairs well with matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you would like a coordinated set in a similar mood. Care is straightforward, but it does require a gentle approach — this model is intended for hand washing; a short guide is available here: wool care.
