Meet your new cold-weather essential. This black loop knit alpaca beanie from Slate + Salt is handcrafted in Peru from 100% alpaca fibre — one of the softest, most sustainable natural fibres in the world. With a gently slouchy fit and a subtle ribbed stripe, it's the kind of hat you reach for every single day. It also makes a thoughtful, lasting gift for anyone who values quality and conscious living.
✨ Features
- 🧶 Loop Knit Texture: Knitted with a soft loop alpaca thread for a unique, cosy texture that stands out from the standard beanie.
- 📐 Subtle Ribbed Stripe: A refined detail that adds visual interest without being loud.
- 🎿 Perfectly Slouchy Fit: Wear it straight or scrunched back — it works either way for an effortless everyday look.
- ⚖️ One Size, Unisex: Designed to fit most head sizes comfortably and styled to suit all genders.
- 🖤 Classic Black: Pairs easily with everything in your wardrobe.
- 🤲 Handmade on a Hand Knitting Machine: Crafted by a weaving collective in Peru, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.
💚 Benefits
- 🌿 Genuinely Sustainable: Alpaca fibre requires no harsh chemicals in production, and alpacas graze gently without damaging the ecosystems they live in.
- ☁️ Softer Than Cashmere: Alpaca is naturally silky and smooth — warmer and stronger than lamb's wool, with microscopic air pockets that make it lightweight yet well-insulating.
- ✅ Pill-Resistant: Unlike many wool blends, alpaca has a lesser tendency to pill, so it stays looking great wear after wear.
- 🎁 A Gift Worth Giving: Beautifully made, genuinely useful, and sustainably sourced — this beanie is a gift people actually love to receive.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Supporting Artisan Communities: Made through Allpa, a Peruvian collective that supports over 80 small workshops, providing artisans with training, technical assistance, and access to global markets.
🧺 Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold with a mild detergent.
- Reshape while wet and lay flat to dry.
- Do not tumble dry or wring.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 100% Alpaca
- Colour: Black
- Size: One Size
- Gender: Unisex
- Origin: Handmade in Peru by a weaving collective
- Note: As with all handcrafted goods, slight natural variations make each piece truly one of a kind.
Pairs beautifully with the Minimalist Alpaca Gloves and the Loop Stripe Alpaca Scarf for a complete cold-weather set.
🛒 Add the Black Loop Knit Alpaca Beanie to your basket today — for yourself or as a gift that will genuinely last.