Some hats can be tricky to pull off. But not a beanie. The humble knit hat, also known as a stocking cap or watch cap, is a stylish and supremely cozy winter accessory that has never let anyone down. Comfortable and stretchy, it never looks out of place, adapting perfectly to suit various personal styles and types of hair. A knit cap can be merely a fashionable topper, it can be solution to a bad hair day, or it can live up to its fullest potential and protect all those sensitive nerve endings in your head from the brutal cold of winter.
Of course, not all beanies are created equal—which is why it's imperative to find one that suits your tastes, personal temperature preferences and desired coziness. You'll be wearing this all winter, right on top of your head, so yes, it's a piece worth spending a little money on. To help you narrow down the best of the best, we've pulled together our favorites to buy right now, in a range of styles, yarns and price points.
The Best Beanies in 2020
Merino-cashmere cap,
$58 / $29 by Hill City
Geelong-angora beanie,
$80 by Drake's
Classic beanie,
$40 by Bather
Donegal cashmere cap,Alex Mill
$95 byFair Trade certified and made with eco-friendly, colorfast dye
Organic cotton beanie,
$45 by Good Fishing
MOF watch cap,
$67 by RoToTo
Shaggy Dog brushed wool cap,
$60 by J. Press
Fisherman beanie,Outerknown
$48 bySignature wool beanie,
$48 / $39.99 by Polo Ralph Lauren