The cashmere blend beanie solves the problem that standard wool beanies create: genuine warmth at the cost of the scratchy, thick feeling against the face and forehead that makes some people avoid knitted hats entirely. The cashmere blend is soft enough to wear against bare skin without any discomfort, which means it stays on through the cold rather than being pulled off at the first opportunity.

Brown is the beanie colour with the most natural warmth in the tone as well as the fabric. It sits in the palette that works alongside autumn and winter dressing most instinctively: camel coats, tan leather shoes, cord trousers, cream knitwear. The minimalist plain-knit design keeps the hat clean and simple, letting the colour and the fabric quality do the work.

Available in a one-size-fits-most construction. The cashmere blend means it sits comfortably on the head without bunching or sliding, which makes the fit feel more considered than a standard chunky-knit beanie.

Over 10,000 hats sold through Novella Hats with a Trustpilot Great rating. At $9.99 with free US shipping on qualifying orders, the brown cashmere blend beanie is the soft winter essential.