Alopaca

Home of the House Hat

A knitting setup including a partly finished sock knitted with multicolored yarn, completely finished finished sock yarn ball, a tan small bag with a measuring tape hanging out and two knitting needles, a glass jar holding dried reeds, all arranged on a wooden surface against a white background.

Perfect inside and out

Wonderfully soft knitted hats, designed to be kind to fine or thinning hair and gentle on bare, sensitive scalps. Made with love, from the world’s most luxurious, natural fibres, Alopaca house hats offer all day confidence without compromising on comfort. 

Read on to find out what makes these gorgeous knits so special …

Every reason, every season

Soft

Made from the world’s softest natural fibres such as suri alpaca, silk and cashmere and designed to be seam and label free. So soft you’ll forget you have it on.

Gentle

Designed with neutral ease for a gentle yet secure fit. Not too big that they slip or blow away, not too small that they rub, grip or feel tight. Naturally friction-free, Alopaca hats protect new growth and reduce loss.

Beautiful

As beautiful as they are functional - Alopaca hats are a delight to eye as well as the touch. Mix and match with your outfits for understated elegance or a cool style statement.

Light

Our yarn is specially selected for its hollow fibres and soft haze. Weighing less than 28 grams, Alopaca hats are so light, you’ll find yourself forgetting you’ve got them on.

Temperature regulating

Warm when you want it and cool when you need it, Alopaca hats are naturally breathable and temperature regulating . Perfect inside, outside and in every season.

Secure

When coverage is a consideration, these cute little cloche style hats will offer the protection and security you need to face the world without explanation.

Natural

As gentle on the environment as they are on your head, Alopaca hats are made from 100% natural fibres which are hand dyed in small batches.

Hypoallergenic

Naturally hypoallergenic, the yarns we select ensure that Alopaca hats are both itch and sneeze free.

Easy to wear

With no seams, labels or ‘right way round’, Alopaca hats are super quick to pull on and even easier to wear. Perfectly pocket sized for the ultimate convenience.

Hats that love you back

A brown glass vase with dried flower stems, a ball of multicolored yarn, knitting needles, and a pair of gold scissors on a white surface.

£80

(£130 for two)

Hand knitted House Hat

Alopaca use the finest natural fibres sourced from artisan spinners who hand dye each skein in small batches. With a limited run of up to 6 hats in any one colour way and each hat displaying a unique pattern, no two hats are ever the same. Made to fit your head just the way you like it, we offer a bespoke and highly individual service.

We are currently in the end stage design process with a local manufacturer who has faithfully recreated our hand knit house hats using an Italian yarn made from Suri Alpaca, Silk and Finest Merino wool. Please check back for more info and pricing.

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