As winter approaches, it’s time to pull out those different beanies, hats, scarves, and gloves that you’ve buried in the closet. If you’re like me, you enjoy refreshing your wardrobe with each new season, and choosing a new winter hat can be so much fun in a season that can be pretty dull.

Because of their close crop, beanies provide the best versatility and the most warmth out of all the types of hats out there. Of course, there is so much variety within the beanie family alone.

Types of Beanie

Below, we go through all the different types of beanie caps available for purchase. Take a look and decide which beanie hat should be yours for this upcoming winter.

1. Cuffed Beanie

A cuffed beanie is pretty straightforward- this hat is characterized by a rolled piece of fabric attached to the opening of the hat. A cuff can come tacked and cannot be altered, or you can roll one yourself.

People typically love a cuffed hat because it provides an extra layer of warmth around the hat’s opening and offers great protection for the ears. 

As for beanie styles, cuffed hats can be smooth and soft, wooly or fleecy, or found in a chunky knit.

2. Cuffless Beanie

Unlike a cuffed beanie, a cuffless style has a smooth finish, but could be made of any fabric, even a chunky knit. This simple beanie style means no fold is found at the opening of the hat, but it also means that you could roll a cuff yourself if your hat is too big or you feel like changing up your look.

Like cuffed hats, cuffless beanies can be found in any color and can be made of any material you desire. At this point, you should look for colors that compliment your go-to scarf and winter jacket. 

3. Fisherman Beanie

You’ve likely seen fisherman beanies on the coolest kids around the neighborhood. Characterized by a short crop, this rounded style generally doesn’t cover the ears.