A stocking beanie is a close-fitting knit hat made of wool or synthetic fibers, popular in Canada for its functionality in cold weather. It comes in various styles, colors, and designs, and is known by different names in English-speaking countries.
A stocking beanie is a close-fitting knit hat worn in cold weather. It is usually made of wool, synthetic fibers, or wool, and is a fairly easy knitting project. This garment is the unofficial national hat of Canada, where it is called a tuque or toque, since the cold winters in that country make it a lifesaver. While these hats are considered gauche and simply functional by some, they are a fashion statement to others.
There are many variations on the stocking cap. It can be made in any yarn color and style imaginable, from extra warm and functional to elegant or quirky. If you are not up for knitting a cap yourself, many sellers offer the buyer a choice of colored yarn and/or custom embroidery.
Some fitted caps sit snugly on the top of the head, while others are made with a loose portion of an inch or two at the top. Others are very long at the top so that they hang over the shoulder. This type of stocking cap is often worn for novelty and is associated with Christmas elves and Santa.
One popular model features a wide cuff that folds over, but can be pulled down a bit to cover cold ears. Another optional feature is a pom pom on top. A relatively new style features a small cardboard border on the front.
Stock caps are sometimes associated with sailors, and are traditionally issued to those serving in the navy, where they are called watch caps. In India, this hat is known as a monkey cap. Different names for the stocking cap abound in all English-speaking countries. Some common variants are: beanie, boggan, knitted beanie, knitted beanie, ski beanie, sock beanie, skull beanie, skully, toboggan, and beanie or beanie. One covered with a pompom can be called a bobble hat.
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