(Please look for Kōyasan 2, which is simplified version of Kōyasan.)

I named this beanie Kōyasan after a train station in Japan. The winding lines remind me of the railroad to get to Mt. Koya, and the dots inside the winding lines remind me of the trees I saw from the train. I used to work for a Japanese train company, where I would knit during my breaks. When I worked at remote local stations, I could knit during the day when there were few people. I hope you enjoy these beautiful lines and the beanie!

Yarn
Malabrigo Yarn Rios (Brown version: Primavera) 150 yards
Classic Elite Yarns Magnolia (Grey version: Granite) 140 yards

Needles
US 6 & US 7 (16” circular or DPN)

Gauge
Brown version
2x2 rib: 21sts = 4” 25 rounds = 4”

Gray version
2x2 rib: 20sts = 4” 27 rounds = 4”

Finished Measurements
Brown version (in 2x2 rib)
Head circumference (not stretched) – 16 1⁄2” Depth – 10 1⁄2”

Gray version (in 2x2 rib)
Head circumference (not stretched) – 19” Depth 10 1⁄4”

(This pattern has been revised on February 13, 2019 as errors were found.)