VARELLA Turn-Up Beanie Wool 2911 Melange

VARELLA 2911 is a handmade medium-weight wool beanie for autumn and winter, with a characteristic turned-up brim and a multi-tonal colour layout. Availability depends on the selected option — click your size to check whether the piece is ready to ship or made to order.

When this style makes sense

This version works well if you are looking for a beanie for colder days that has a distinctly wool-rich character and does not look flat or uniform. The combination of pink, blue, purple and brown creates a marled effect, so the colour placement may vary slightly from piece to piece. It is a good choice for everyday wear in autumn and winter, especially if you want something simple in shape but less obvious in colour. If you need a beanie for very sensitive skin, or one that is completely smooth and visually neutral, this style may not be the best fit.

Yarn and feel against the skin

This style is made from yarn with a composition of 75% wool, 25% polyamide. I choose yarns with real everyday use in mind: wool provides seasonal warmth, while the polyamide blend supports the knit’s day-to-day durability.

Against the skin: this beanie may feel slightly itchy on very sensitive skin, so if you react strongly to wool, it is worth keeping this in mind before buying. You can find a short note on how to care for fibres like this here: wool care.

Shape and fit

This is a close-fitting beanie from the turned-up brim series, made by hand on a knitting machine. The single rib helps the shape sit well on the head and hold its line without feeling stiff. The turned-up brim gives the area around the forehead a more defined shape and visually strengthens the lower part of the beanie. The smooth surface without a fuzzy finish gives the colour a cleaner, more graphic look than fluffy yarns would.

What this means in wear

• Medium-weight knit – suitable warmth for autumn and winter without a very heavy, bulky feel.
• 75% wool, 25% polyamide composition – combines the natural character of wool with greater practicality for everyday use.
• Single rib – the knit adapts better for a close fit and sits comfortably on the head.
• Turned-up brim – adds an extra layer around the forehead and ears, which matters in colder weather.
• Smooth surface without fuzz – this beanie does not have a fluffy finish and pairs easily with simple coats or jackets.
• Multi-tonal colourway 2911 – the colour arrangement creates a distinctive effect without the need for extra patterns or embellishment.
• Moderate resistance to pilling and hand wash only – it needs more careful care than an everyday acrylic beanie, but this is typical for wool styles.

Add-ons for this style

If you would like to turn this into a beanie with pom-pom, you can choose a pom-pom made from the same yarn as the beanie, so the whole piece keeps a consistent colour and character. You can also add matching shawls, wraps and snoods if you would like neck coverage in a similar handmade style.