Women's Cashmere Beanie - Hand-Knit Colour Range
Worn through a decade of winters, about $0.25 a wear — direct from the artisans of Upper Mustang, with no luxury-label markup.
Size guide & measurements
- AWidth laid flat — Lay the beanie flat with the cuff unrolled and smooth it without pulling. Measure straight across the brim edge. Relaxed circumference is A doubled.
- BCrown height — Top of the crown straight down to the brim edge, cuff unrolled. This tells you how far the hat sits down the head. It is not a fit measurement.
- CCuff depth — The depth of the folded ribbed cuff. A folded cuff is double fabric, so the brim — not the crown — sets the top of the head range.
| A · Width laid flat | 9½ in / 24 cm |
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| B · Crown height | about 9 in / 23 cm |
| C · Cuff depth | about 3 in / 7.5 cm |
| Relaxed circumference | 19 in / 48 cm |
| Fits head | 21–24 in / 53.5–61 cm |
| US fitted hat | 6¾–7⅝ |
| How it sits | Looser and warmer, less grip |
Find your size
| Your head | US hat | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Under 21 in | under 6¾ | Outside our range — all six will sit loose and ride up. |
| 21 – 21½ in | 6¾ – 6⅞ | Fits. Haven and Heritage sit closest. The 95 g four fit with noticeably less grip. |
| 21½ – 22¼ in | 6⅞ – 7 | Ideal in all six. Most women land here or just above. |
| 22¼ – 23 in | 7 – 7¼ | Ideal in all six. Most men land here. Heritage reaches its top end at 23 in. |
| 23 – 24 in | 7¼ – 7⅝ | Haven and the 95 g four fit, snug at the top. Heritage has too little give — size out of it. |
| Over 24 in | over 7⅝ | Outside our range. It will go on but will mark and take a permanent stretch. |
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~95g
1 Chyangra goat =
~150g per year
Each beanie uses ~63% of one Chyangra goat's entire yearly cashmere
Ply Count: 3 Ply
Higher ply = denser, warmer, more durable
Micron: 16µm
Gauge: 8
Cashmere Ultra-fine, Grade-A fibers
Description
Description
A hand-knit women's cashmere beanie in nine colours, made from Chyangra fibre combed in Mustang and knitted by artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal. Warm close to the head, with no bulk.
A hat is the thing you put on last and take off first.
It sits against your face in every photograph.
It may as well be the colour you actually wanted.
Nine colours, one fibre.
The same three-ply Chyangra pashmina as our undyed beanie, finished in a colour range instead of left natural. Off white and oatmeal for the neutral end, amber and wine red for the warm, pine and midnight navy for depth, lilac and aqua blue when winter needs interrupting.
Hand-knit, not machine-finished.
Knitted by hand in a partner workshop in Kathmandu. The ribbed structure stretches to sit close without gripping, and sits flat enough under a hood or a coat collar not to fight your coat.
Care.
Hand-wash cool with a little cashmere shampoo, or dry-clean. Dry flat, out of direct sunlight — heat and long sun exposure are what dull a dyed knit. Store folded, not hung.
Questions
Will it fit me?
One size, ribbed to stretch close to the head. It suits most sizes without gripping.
Will the colour fade?
Wash cool and on its own for the first few washes, dry flat and away from direct light, and the colour holds well.
Do you make this without dye?
Yes — the same beanie in the fibre's own natural shades is in our undyed line.
Will I pay customs on delivery?
No. Every order ships DDP, so duties are prepaid at checkout.
Who it’s for
The hand-knit women’s beanie, in colour. Heavier and more textured than the ribbed accessories, and the warmest hat here.
When to use it
- Deep winter and genuinely cold commutes
- Wearing with a matching wrap or scarf
- A gift that does not need a size
- 1. Weight: Light ~95 grams
The ~95g weight delivers remarkable warmth without bulk—barely noticeable on your head yet incredibly effective for cold weather protection. - Softness: Ultra-fine 16-micron fibers
16-micron fibers are exceptionally rare and luxurious, creating an extraordinarily soft feel against your skin and hair (for comparison, human hair is about 75 microns).
Perfect for: Winter sports, everyday cold-weather wear, travel, and outdoor activities where comfort meets performance. Ideal for anyone seeking cloud-like softness with practical warmth in a beanie that fits easily in your pocket.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
30 Days to Decide
Cashmere is meant to be felt, not guessed at through a screen. Receive your piece, hold it against your skin, see it in your own light. If it isn't everything you hoped, you have 30 days to return it. Quality issues, wrong items, and colour mismatches are always covered by us at no cost. For sizing or colour-variation returns, we issue full store credit, with a free prepaid label if you're in the US.
Care Instruction
Care Instruction
All Lumusae garments are of the highest quality and with good care will last for years to come. To read our care guide please click here
Cashmere is a fine animal hair, not a hard-wearing wool. It responds to cool water and gentle handling, and almost all damage comes from heat and agitation rather than from wearing it. Treated properly, a piece lasts years rather than seasons.
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Machine Wash
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Dry Clean
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Do Not Bleach
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Lay Flat to Dry
How do I wash cashmere?
By hand is best. Fill a basin with cool water — no warmer than about 30°C / 86°F — and add a capful of a mild wool or cashmere detergent. Submerge the piece and press it gently under the water for two or three minutes. Do not rub, wring or twist. Rinse in cool water of the same temperature until the water runs clear.
By machine, only if the cycle is genuinely gentle. A wool or delicate cycle works if it stays cool and spins slowly. Turn the piece inside out, put it in a mesh laundry bag, and use a low or no spin setting.
The one thing to avoid is thermal shock. Hot water, a sudden change in temperature, or vigorous agitation causes the fibres to lock together permanently. That is felting, and it cannot be reversed. For the same reason, skip bleach, fabric softener and the tumble dryer.
How do I dry cashmere?
Press the water out between two towels rather than wringing. Reshape the piece while it is damp, then lay it flat on a dry towel away from radiators, direct heat and strong sunlight. Never hang a wet knit — the weight of the water pulls the shoulders and body out of shape as it dries.
Why is my cashmere pilling, and how do I fix it?
Pilling is friction, not a fault or a sign of poor quality. It appears wherever the garment rubs against something — under the arms, along a seatbelt, where a bag strap sits. It is most noticeable in the first few wears and settles down after that.
Lay the piece flat and remove pills with a cashmere comb, working lightly in one direction and letting the comb do the work. Do not pull them off by hand, which drags the surrounding fibres.
Avoid battery fabric shavers. They cut into the surface and thin the knit over time. A comb lifts the pills off; a shaver removes fibre you cannot put back.
How should I store cashmere?
Never hang it — hanging stretches the shoulders over time. Whether you fold or roll depends on how the piece is made.
- Knitwear — fold. Sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, joggers and polos. Fold along the existing seams and stack loosely.
- Woven pieces — roll. Shawls, wraps, ponchos and capes. A fold leaves a permanent crease along the fold line, so roll them loosely instead, with acid-free tissue if you have it.
- Beanies, headbands, socks and gloves — store flat. They keep their shape far better flat than stuffed into a pocket or a drawer corner.
Always store it clean. Moths are drawn to skin oils, perspiration and food traces rather than to the fibre itself, so a piece put away unwashed is far more vulnerable than a clean one. Use a breathable cotton bag with cedar or lavender, and avoid airtight plastic, which traps moisture.
Do I need to wash it after every wear?
No, and you shouldn't. Cashmere benefits from resting between wears — give it a day to recover its shape. Airing it usually does more than washing, and a small mark is better spot-cleaned than put through a full wash.
Is dry cleaning safe?
Yes, and it is a good option for structured pieces or stubborn marks. Choose a cleaner who handles cashmere regularly. Most pieces do not need it often; hand washing at home is gentler and perfectly adequate for routine care.
Care for shawls and wraps
Handwoven shawls are finer than knitwear and prefer hand washing. Do not iron directly on the fabric — if a piece needs pressing, use a cool iron under a cloth, or hang it in a steamy bathroom and let the creases drop out. Fringes can be combed straight with your fingers while damp.
For a longer walkthrough, including stain removal and seasonal storage, read our complete guide to caring for cashmere. If you are unsure about a particular piece, contact us and we will advise.
