How to wear a knit hat and examples of men’s coordination with international street snaps!

Knit hats (knit caps) add a sense of seasonality and coziness to your fall and winter outfits. In this issue, we introduce the various types and names of knit caps, how to wear them, and examples of how to wear them!

What is a knit hat?

A knit cap is a headgear made of knit fabric originally designed to provide warmth in the cold season. There are many different types of material, from woolen wool for fall and winter to cotton or linen for spring and summer, and many stylistic variations exist, but they usually have a simple tapered structure. Because of the elasticity of the knit fabric, there is a wide range of sizes, and many items can be worn as unisex hats by both men and women. In Japan, it is also called a knit cap or a knit watch as a synonym for a knit hat, but overseas it is more commonly known as a beanie. In Canada and the northern part of the United States, the name “touque,” “tuque,” or “toque” is used as a synonym for “knit hat.

There are so many types of knit hats!

The name “knit hat” actually differs depending on its design. The following is a list of the main types of knit hats and their characteristics.

1. Cuffless beanie (single knit hat): a knit hat without a fold
2. Cuffed beanie (double knit hat): a knit hat with a fold
3. High top beanie (high top beanie): a knit hat with an extra top Slouch Beanie: A knit hat with a slouchy design at the back.
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Earflap Beanie: A knit hat with earflaps.
6. Visor Beanie: A knit hat with a brim.
7. Fisherman Beanie / Short Beanie: A knit hat with a brim. Beanie / Short Beanie: a short knit hat worn shallow near the top
8. Bobble Beanie: a knit hat with a pompom on top
9. Balaclava: a winter cap that completely covers the head and neck, leaving only the eyes and mouth open. So called “balaclava”.

What are the points to keep in mind when wearing a knit hat and how to wear it stylishly?

How to wear a knit hat (1) “Wear it shallow for a gentle look, or deep for a cool look, and control the impression by adjusting the contour of your face.

A knit hat gives a completely different impression around the face depending on whether it is worn shallow or deep. When worn shallow, the hat sits on the head without blocking the face and adds to the mild atmosphere of knitwear, but when worn deep, it covers the forehead and eyebrows and makes it difficult to see the face, giving it a cool and stoic look. Of course, there are slight differences in impression depending on the type of knit hat, but if you want to add a soft atmosphere, wear it shallow, and if you want to look cool, wear it deep.

How to wear a knit hat (2): “Create a stylish look and a small face effect by showing the forehead, hair and ears.

The way the forehead, hair, and ears are displayed greatly influences the impression one gets when wearing a knit hat. If you wear bangs, you may look young and feminine, but you may also look gaudy and lose your mature look.

For long hair, it is better to brush your hair back before putting on a knit hat for a more casual and casual look.

In addition, the ears can be worn shallow or deep, but nowadays it is considered to be well-balanced and to give a small face effect when the ears are half hidden.