VARELLA Turn-Up Beanie 100% Baby Merino Wool 101 Jagody & Śmietanka
VARELLA is a handmade merino wool beanie in a medium weight for autumn and winter, with a folded brim and a subtle mottled Berry & Cream pattern. This version belongs to the 24-hour dispatch group; to check availability for a specific size, click on the size you need.
Weather and fit
This style is for those looking for a beanie for cooler days without a heavy, fluffy knit. It works well for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially if soft contact with the skin and a calm, uneven colour tone matter to you. The beanie has a looser shape at the top, so it suits a less formal way of wearing. If you need a very close-fitting beanie or a typically sporty style, this shape may not give the effect you expect.
Yarn and feel against the skin
I used 100% Baby Merino here — a merino yarn chosen for gentle contact with the skin. The knit is smooth, without a fuzzy surface, and the yarn is certified to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, which may help when choosing based on fibre content and material safety.
It is still wool, so if you have very individual sensory sensitivity, it is worth taking your own experience into account.
Shape and how it sits
The VARELLA style is a fitted beanie with a folded brim, but thanks to its beanie construction it does not sit flat against the head and leaves a little extra room at the top. The folded brim defines the line around the forehead and ears, and the whole beanie keeps a neat look even after longer wear. The ribbed structure supports flexibility, so this shape moves more naturally in wear than a stiff, dense knit.
What it offers in everyday wear
- 100% Baby Merino – gives the fabric a natural, soft handle that usually works better for sensitive skin than coarser wool types.
- Medium weight – lets you wear the beanie from autumn into winter without creating too much bulk on the head.
- Smooth knit surface without fuzz – reduces the “fluffy” effect, so the beanie looks cleaner and calmer.
- Single rib – improves stretch and recovery, so the beanie works better in wear while keeping its fitted character.
- Folded brim – reinforces the area around the ears and forehead, giving a fuller, more defined edge in practice.
- Handmade on a knitting machine – helps maintain an even stitch structure and a neat finish throughout the style.
- Pilling resistance: medium – with regular wear, it is worth expecting the usual signs of use typical of natural wool.
Matching accessories
If you would like to change the character of this style, you can choose a beanie with pom-pom in the same yarn. Matching shawls, wraps and snoods also work well with it if you want a coordinated set for the cooler season.
This merino beanie for cool autumn and a lighter winter requires hand washing; you can find a short guide here: wool care.