HAIKU cardigan, navy
100 % Baby Alpaca Grade
- Soft, mid-weight knit
- Ideal with wide-leg trousers and skirts
- Light ¾ sleeves that are roomy enough for blouses and dresses
- Minimalist, open front: works beautifully for both casual and fancier styles
- Matches perfectly with our Origami skirt
Our Haiku cardigan takes its name and inspiration from the tradition of Japanese poetry.
At first glance, the design appears just cool and understated, yet when you start to style it with different bottoms, blouses or dresses, its layered versatility is revealed — a quiet kind of brilliance.
Haiku is well-suited for spring, summer and early autumn. Its airy structure breathes on warm days, and when the evening cools, the alpaca wool provides just the right touch of soft warmth.
| Color: Navy |
At last, summer comes
bright the nights that never end.
Twilight gently hums.
Knit exclusively from baby alpaca -grade alpaca wool.
Like a haiku capturing the fleeting magic of Nordic summer. The guiding idea behind Haiku's design was poetic layering: the buttonless, minimalist silhouette suits both festive moments and everyday wear.
Haiku's small and open design keeps you comfy on summer day yet offers just the right warmth for cooling evenings — with plenty of use left, when the summer turns to autumn. Haiku cardigan sports a short hem that sits on top of your waist, and roomy ¾-length sleeves perfect for layering.
Haiku pairs beautifully with a wide range of tops and bottoms: try it with our Simple and Pearl knit tops, a collared shirt, or even a wide-sleeved dress.
Haiku is designed to fit our Origami skirt perfectly, but the straight-cut hem makes it a great match for even roomy and A-lined trousers and dresses.
Alpaca, the gold of the Andes
The material of this product – 100% Baby Alpaca – has a dream fibre quality. Despite its name, the wool does not come from baby alpacas, crias. This particularly fine alpaca fibre has got its name from its exceptionally soft feel against the skin.
Baby Alpaca being a very soft wool makes it also a little more delicate as a material. To compensate for this, we use it in tightly knitted garments and in woven scarves to ensure the longevity of our knitwear.
Alpaca wool is one of the most extraordinary and rare natural fibres in the world. It’s not well-known by many, but once you get to know it, you’re hooked! Its exceptional breathability, excellent resistance to pilling, and beautiful, fluffy glow are something you just won’t find in other materials.
Unmatched warmth and breathability
Are you always cold, or alternatively, are you unable to wear knits because they are too hot? Alpaca is the perfect solution for both those problems: alpacas have adapted to different temperatures, as it is hot during the day and chilly at night in the Andean mountains where they graze. Over the millennia, alpaca wool has developed special properties in terms of both warmth and breathability.
Alpaca vs. Merino
We often get questions about the properties of alpaca wool compared to other materials. In comparison to merino wool, alpaca wool stands out especially for its superior moisture transfer qualities. Alpaca fibre is untreated and has a natural ability to absorb and transfer moisture effectively.
Commercial merino wool is treated to make it machine washable, in a so-called superwash treatment: the surface of the wool is coated with resin. The treated fibre loses much of its absorption capacity. The surge in the popularity of merino wool has made it increasingly challenging for a customer to discern between different levels of merino wool quality as there is now a vast array of merino qualities available in the market.
Alpaca wool – it only gets better with use
Most of our knits are densely knitted – we don’t cut corners on material use – so they need some time to soften up. This is necessary in order to make garments that last longer, and as you know, longevity is one of our core values. You can speed up the softening by brushing or steaming the knit, or ease it in by wearing a shirt underneath at first. Over time, the inside of the knit gets a soft, fluffy layer, typical for alpaca wool, making it feel really smooth and lightweight on you.
The secret to the smoothness of alpaca wool is in its fibre: it has fewer and tinier scales on its surface than other wools. Thanks to those smooth and long fibres, alpaca wool doesn’t pill easily, which our customers really appreciate.
- See the detailed measurement chart and body size guide below.
- Fit: regular
- The hem of the cardigan sits at the waist.
- The model with dark hair is 171 cm and wears size M. The model with light hair is 175 cm and wears size S.
Choosing the Right Size: Measurement Chart and Body Size Guide
You can estimate your size in three different ways:
- If you know your actual body measurements, you get the most accurate size recommendation by comparing them to Alpa’s general body size chart below.
- You can also compare the product’s measurements in the detailed drawing below to similar garments you already own.
- The Fitle size assistant can help you choose the right size by estimating your body measurements based on the information you provide. You can open the size assistant by clicking the measuring tape icon next to the size options.
Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of garments made from natural fibres — this is perfectly normal. Our knitwear has good elasticity and will adjust to your body after a few wears. Our knits will not stretch out or shrink if washed according to instructions.
If you’re unsure about sizing, our customer service is happy to help. Email us at info@alpaknitwear.com and let us know your height and measurements.
Garment Measurement Drawing
Alpa’s Recommended Body Measurement Chart for Women’s Sizing
Taking care of your Alpa® alpaca garment is super easy! You don’t have to wash it a lot. In fact, most times, just letting it air outside is enough to make it fresh again. If you wear another shirt under your knitwear, there will be even less need for washing.
If the garment gets stained or musty and is indeed in need of a wash, we recommend washing it by hand in cold water, using a gentle soap and squeezing it softly (avoid rubbing). After rinsing, roll it in a towel to get rid of extra water, reshape it and let it dry on a flat surface to avoid any unwanted stretching.
The whole washing from start to finish takes about 10 minutes – so it’s really easy to take care of your alpaca garment. Washing it once or twice a year should be enough in normal use.
This Alpa® knitwear piece is responsibly manufactured in Lithuania at the production facilities of our long-term partners. Our partners have decades of experience in manufacturing high-quality knitwear products, and together we have uncovered the secrets of knitting with the rare alpaca wool.
Delivery methods and shipping costs
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