Looking for a cool beanie that will make you feel amazing and probably looking to make some heads turn in jealousy? You are in the right place. If you didn’t know, there are different types of bennies that we will get to in a minute; and being petite can get a little difficult to shop for basically anything, so we’re here to give you a few pointers.
First, you don’t need to be a cold-weather dweller to wear a beanie; indeed, these are mainly used to keep your head warm; however, you can still rock a beanie if you really want to and make a stylish statement.
And that’s really the beauty of beanies, which have become a favorite accessory of many. In other words, if you consider yourself a stylish person, and we know you do, your wardrobe and hats arsenal needs a beanie in it! Learn more about the different types of beanies and where you can get them!
What is a beanie?
It is a type of headcover commonly used in winters and is characterized by triangular panels threaded together and seamed around the sides.
Beanies are comfortable, cute, and stylish; what else could you ask from a hat, right. Everything from classic cable knits to bright colors, patterns, and clever sayings or pompoms on top, you could add half a dozen of these to your collection and have to match every winter look you have -and still have room for some new designs. Really, you can’t go wrong with a beanie.
Beanie Origins
It was around the early 1900s when the beanies came about. The word “bean” was used as a reference for the head early in the 1900s. At the time, the hats were worn by mostly college students, and in the 1950s, they were worn by college freshmen as a sign of ridicule.
The beanie hat also became very popular with blue-collar workers who wore them not only to keep their heads warm but to keep their hair out of the way, and the hat had no brim to obstruct their work. You can get them either with or without brims. As with anything, their origin was more about a necessity than a fashionable accessory.
Then in the 90’s the beanies took more of a relevance and it really exploded in the 2000’s. Normally worn by boys, more girls were seen wearing them.
Types of beanies
High top beanie
High top beanie sounds like the option for you if you are all about making fashion statements. Perhaps the biggest advantage of this beanie type is that you can wear it in different ways and still look like an undercover celebrity.
To keep true to its name, you have to wear the hat as high as possible on your head. The knitted section should be at the forefront of the head. Make sure this part does not make your head look a weird shape.
We like this high top ribbed double brim beanie from Ravelry because it has a cool knitting pattern.
Cuffless beanies
Cuffless beanies are one of the most sought-after types among Petites. These are cute, mostly one size, and come in a wide range of colors.
As you can imagine, they receive its name because of the lack of extra material at the lower brim. When you wear them, they do not go beyond the forehead. These can be your best ally when the weather is not too cold or too hot.
We like this white cuffless beanie from Love Your Melon -which features a red maple leather patch debossed with the logo on the front.
Cuffed beanies
The name says it all; unlike the cuffless, cuffed beanies are made with cuffs around their edges to cover your entire forehead and ears during below zero temperatures.
You can of course fold some of it but the lump formed over the head, isn’t always a pleasant look. Cuffed beanies come either in woolen, cotton or polyester. It has become a winter attire essential and good news is, it goes well with anything you throw on.
We like this one from ASOS because it not only has one of the largest selections of women’s hats, but they also cater to petite heads.
Bobble beanies
Bobble beanies are adorable; these are easily spotted by a cuff and a pointed shape, which ends up with a ball or grouped threads of fabric at the top.
They are not largely fashionable like the other variants but are more of a warmth-providing item; you would see many adults and kids wearing them in snowy areas.
We like this one from Hat Attack because they have petite styles and their classic beanie in cable knit comes with a cozy lining and faux fur pom detail.
Earflap beanies
Earflap beanies are particularly popular with kids and teens. As indicated by its name, it comes with flaps specially designed to cover the ears. They may also come with a strap running under the chin.
These are mainly meant for the cold season, but that does not mean they are boring looking. You can get your earflap beanie in your favorite color, design, and stay warm and fashionable.
We like this one from Zappos because it features a pouf-top with hanging tassels and a woven design throughout, perfect for those too careless about their health.
Brimmed beanies
Just like a baseball cap, this type of beanie comes with a visor, so it is also known as a visor beanie. The visor keeps your forehead and eyes protected from sunlight.
One typical feature of brimmed beanies is that they come in a variety of styles. You can go with the light model during summer or grab the heavy type for winter.
We like this Comhats 50%/100% Wool Newsboy Cap Winter Hat Visor Beret Cold Weather Knitted from Amazon. It provides a warm and soft feeling for even the most sensitive scalp in cold weather.
Slouchy beanie
Slouchy beanies are one of the top types of beanies and are characterized by a long length that can be converted to multiple slouches over the head region, with some still hanging below the head.
It has become one of the most modish styling features of teenagers, and it stands out as the only beanie without a cuffing at the brim.
We like this FORBUSITE Women Slouchy Beanie Hat from Amazon. It has a liner to keep the wind out but very breathable; it is also stretchy, even if you have a lot of hair or you won’t feel tight.
Ponytail beanie
Ponytail beanies are specially designed thinking about women. These are normal cuffless beanies with a hole on top that allows you to wear your ponytail freely.
With a ponytail beanie, you can have any ponytail ranging from the bulky fish ponytail to sleek hightail ponytail, from the bubble ponytail to a quick messy one, and rock your beanie however you want to.
We like this C.C BeanieTail Warm Knit Messy High Bun Ponytail Visor Beanie Cap from Amazon. It is perfect for pulling your messy bun or high ponytail on brisk days.
Bonus: Types of beanies with Bluetooth
A Bluetooth beanie combines fashion and technology; as the name indicates, a Bluetooth beanie has an integrated speaker and a microphone.
This means while wearing your beanie and looking sharp, you’ll also be perfectly able to listen to your favorite songs on the go, and yes, you can even answer calls.
We like this Unisex Wireless Beanie Hat from Amazon. It features Hand-stitched with double soft inner lining and great breathability. It is of a fashionable style and unisex design, perfect for small heads as well.
American mohair beanie
The American mohair beanie orignated in Brooklyn and has become a global fashion sensation.
Normally the material used is soft and smooth to keep you comfortable at all times. It is pretty versatile, so you can wear it with whatever outfit you wish, perfect for teens who are still finding their style.
We like this Artex Short American Mohair Beanie from Amazon because one size fits most with flexibility, and it is made of 85% acrylic and 15% mohair.
Benefits of beanie caps
Beanies prevent your head from cold, chilly winds and are the perfect wearable for going out in your Christmas holidays.
They allow you to get ready fast. You needn’t spend time doing your hair but put it over your head by matching it with the dress, and voila, you can be out the door in no time.
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