Himalia XO (e-pattern)

You’ll love knitting the Himalia XO Beanie! This is a classic, unisex style that suits absolutely everyone. The pattern is a breeze to follow, using only a few simple twisted stitches to create the sweet XO pattern.

Thanks to the stretchy all-over rib, this beanie is incredibly adaptable, comfortably fitting heads from Small to Large (52cm - 62cm). Plus, you can easily adjust the length to get the perfect fit—slouchy, fitted, or somewhere in the middle. Shara has included both written and charted instructions, and since it's knit in the round, there's no seaming required. Win-win!

Materials needed:
-3.75mm & 4mm needles, 40cm/16” circular needles & 4mm double point needles (or long circular needles if using the Magic Loop method) to complete the crown decreases (or size to achieve correct tension/gauge).
-160-180m (175-197yds) 10ply/worsted weight yarn
We used Rimu DK for this beanie, and here's the good news: if you follow the pattern exactly, you should only need one single ball to complete your entire hat! That's efficient knitting at its best.
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Gauge/Tension:
25sts x 28 rows per 10cm (4”) in 4x2 rib

You can purchase the kit to make this beanie here