What is a beanie hat?

With the onset of cold weather, any fashionable look should be completed with a warm headdress. This not only looks stylish and tasteful, but also keeps our health and hair in order. For several seasons now, the beanie hat has not gone out of fashion. This option goes well with almost any outfit and complements it in the best way. Designers produce beanies in huge quantities, in different colors and styles. Everyone can choose a hat according to their mood and desires.

What kind of hat is a beanie?

In fact, beanie is familiar to everyone since childhood, because is a hat without ties that fits tightly on the head and does not slip off. In the first half of the 20th century, this headdress was worn by workers in factories and industrial enterprises, loaders in England and students of some educational institutions.

At one time, the color of the cap was also a distinctive feature of university baseball teams.Later, the hat spread throughout the world among ordinary people and became a fashionable attribute of the 21st century. Its name comes from the English word beanie, which means “bean”. The beanie shape actually resembles a bob.

What style does it suit?

The main advantage of beanies is it goes with almost all outerwear and more. It will be a great addition to street and casual style. Modern sports looks cannot do without a bean hat: it is useful for skiing, skating, cycling and jogging on cool mornings or evenings.

For a hippie or grunge style, a beanie will also be an indispensable tool. Girls and boys successfully incorporate tall “hatchet” hats into their swag looks.

Characteristics of the hat

Bini has a number of certain characteristics:

• it can be worn by men, women and children;
• it does not have strings, clasps or ears like earflaps;
• it fits the head quite tightly and due to this it does not fall off or slide;
• the cap can be put on or adjusted without a mirror with one movement of your hands;
• Depending on the volume of the hat, you can let the curls out or completely tuck them under it.

Varieties of beanie models

Each girl chooses a hat depending on her face shape, her style and personal preferences:

• a voluminous beanie is usually knitted from yarn and fits into modern oversized looks;
• a knitted “hatchet” stands on the top of the head and tightly fits the head;
• stocking cap The long edge of the product can be folded at the back or left in a free position;
• with a lapel. It gives the product additional volume. On many hats the width of the lapel can be adjusted. Its undoubted advantage is additional protection of the ears from wind and cold;
• The model with animal ears is suitable for young girls. She looks very cute and flirty. For everyday wear in autumn and winter, manufacturers offer beanies with mouse, cat or bear ears on the top of the head, and for New Year's Eve - with deer horns on the top;
• with a pompom. Contrary to misconception, not only children can wear such hats. Girls and women combine a beanie with a fur or knitted pompom with fur coats, coats and a voluminous scarf;
• the two-color model is unusual in that its lapel and crown (pompom) are made in one color, and the rest of the part is made in another, contrasting and usually lighter shade;
• The double-sided cap is also made in two colors, but differs from the two-color one. Its peculiarity is that it does not have a reverse side: the sides of the product are made in different colors, and depending on your mood, you can choose the side that will be on the outside. This is very practical: when you buy one hat, in practice you get two at once.

Materials

The choice of material for a hat depends on the time of year in which you are going to wear it and the temperature outside the window.. For cold winters, beanies made from yarn are suitable, and the thicker it is, the more voluminous it is, and therefore more relevant this season. As for the yarn material:

• It is ideal to choose a hat made of natural wool, for example, Angora goat or mohair. They protect well from blowing and do not irritate the scalp;
• threads that contain cashmere look elegant and rich. Cashmere gives things a delicate shine and matches classic coats and jackets;
• A fairly modern invention is bamboo fiber. It is suitable for beanie hats because of its positive properties: hypoallergenic, breathable and warm, soft texture and matte shine.

The second easier option is a women's knitted hat. It is suitable for autumn or spring. The affordable price and practicality will delight the owners. Hats made of knitted fabric have excellent stretch and softly fit the head without creating discomfort..

A fleece beanie was invented especially for sports. It has water-repellent properties, dries quickly and protects heat for a long time.

What patterns are there?

Patterns on knitted beanies are made using various techniques. Knitting can be done by hand or by machine, as a separate fabric or as a ready-made hat. Among the methods are:

• braided The pattern resembles a basket woven from straw;
• pearl knitting It looks like a large number of convex points, similar to pearls. The pattern is quite small, which means that the cap is practically not blown through and retains heat;
• braids of different sizes - a classic winter option;
• facial surface;
• geometric shapes and volumetric straight lines and zigzags;
• Norwegian patterns. This beanie comes in at least two colors. The designs on the hat are traditionally northern and can consist of rhombuses, bears, deer, snowflakes, Christmas trees and other winter and Christmas patterns.

What is it decorated with?

You can model a simple-looking hat using a fur or knitted pompom. In recent seasons, hats with embroidered emblems or large inscriptions have become popular. Letters on beanies can also be made in the form of appliqué.

The undoubted trend of the season is stripes and badges. They can decorate not only outerwear, but also a headdress. It is important that they are not too large and match the overall style of the outfit.

Elastic band in a hat

Regular elastic is almost never used in a beanie.The hat is held on the head due to elastic knitted material or a viscous “elastic” shape. There are two varieties of this weaving: a large English elastic band runs in long stripes along the head, and the French method is similar to a small corrugation, due to which the hat looks smoother and less voluminous.

Popular shades

The most popular colors for women's hats are classic black, white, beige, milky and gray shades. They will never go out of fashion and will match the vast majority of things in every person’s wardrobe.

Few people would risk wearing bright, eye-catching colors, but they can be a great accent to a fashionable look. Particular attention should be paid to the following current shades:

• wine;
• terracotta;
• dusty pink;
• emerald;
• deep blue.

If you want to complement your look with a bright hat, then follow the rule that you should not be wearing more than 3-4 colors at the same time.

What hairstyles can be done with a beanie?

Before introducing a beanie hat into a particular look, you need to decide which hairstyle will suit it best.. Choosing a headdress for long hair is not difficult. The curls can be straightened or curled and carefully released from under the headdress.

If you wear bangs, they can peek flirtatiously at the sides of your forehead, and will not block your view. Long braids or spikelets can be let out from the side, and the ponytail can be left under the hat or thrown forward.

If you are the owner of a bob or other short haircut, do not be upset. Beanies can and should be combined with any hair length. Just choose a model that suits your hairstyle.

What can you combine a beanie with?

The bean hat can be combined with almost all outerwear and other wardrobe items. A fashionable beanie goes best with a parka, a puffy jacket and bomber jacket, an oversized coat and a long straight coat.

Natural and artificial fur coats and biker jackets, an insulated denim jacket or a classic trench coat - you can choose a headdress model for each item of clothing.

In cold weather, a scarf is an indispensable element of a bow. It is not at all necessary to choose a scarf that matches the color of your hat; this rule has long been outdated. The scarf can be of a completely different color or texture, or it can contain elements that repeat the shade of the headdress.

In warm autumn weather, you can combine a beanie with a voluminous sweater or jacket, poncho or large stole.

As for the bottom, it is chosen according to the taste of the housewife: a beanie looks equally good with jeans and a classic knee-length skirt.

Top 5 looks with a fashionable beanie

We present several fashionable stylish images with a hat with a photo.

Image for a cute girl

One of the most trendy combinations of the coming season is an above-the-knee circle skirt made of jeans or light fabric. High leg warmers above the knee and chunky leather shoes or boots with flat or tractor soles will help complete the look. A voluminous knitted sweater in a muted gray or beige shade can be slightly tucked into a skirt.

A chunky knit beanie with a pompom or ears in a shade similar to the sweater will complete the look. All that remains is to pick up your handbag. A school-style ladies briefcase will fit perfectly into your look.

Rock 'n' roll is alive

The combination of rough clothes and lace is a great option for a brave girl. Combine a spacious lace dress with a midi length or above the knee with a biker jacket or a black cocoon coat.Knitted beanie-hatchet, black thick tights and rough boots in the style of “Dr. Martens” will add audacity and special charm. You can “play around” with sneakers or high tops.

Sporty chic

A sweater in a calm shade and a voluminous beanie hat of the same color are combined with black sweatpants, a long gray or beige coat, sneakers and a small shoulder bag. Sweatpants and a sweater can be replaced with the now popular knitted suit of panties and a jumper of the same color.

Casual style

Convenience and simplicity are the motto of everyday style. A voluminous women's knitted hat is worn with a parka with fur on the hood or with an oversized down jacket to the waist or below the knee. Tight blue or black jeans, warm mittens and a scarf, a spacious bag and comfortable boots cannot help but decorate its owner. In a casual look, a beanie can be the only color accent.

A business meeting

The image of a business lady can also include a fashionable headdress. It will soften the appearance somewhat and give it a street chic look.. Combine a classic suit of a double-breasted voluminous jacket and straight trousers with loafers, oxfords or even plain sneakers and a knitted beanie in a universal gray or black shade. The trend of the season is a checkered suit in green, gray or light gray shades.