An understated knit hat is one of the most important accessories in your cold-weather wardrobe. It’s stylish, and at times a statement — but it also protects you from heat loss, as you lose 7 percent to 10 of body heat through the head. Try wearing it a few different ways — with a single roll, with a double roll, or relaxed and slouchy — and see what approach best matches your own taste.
The Single Roll
The classic way to style a beanie, good for both chunkier and lightweight knits
Step One. Roll the brim once, making a cuff of 1–2 inches.
Step Two. Pull the beanie tight against your head, with the cuff centered in the middle of your forehead, slightly covering the tops of your ears.
Step Three. (Optional) If the beanie is longer, do not pull the beanie tight against your head. Rather, center the cuff if the middle of your forehead and let the excess knit material stand vertically from your head.