Beanies are simple to size because the knit stretches. Even so, the height, the cuff and the width decide how a beanie sits, and buyers often ask for measurements to check a style against one they already sell. This guide gives the standard measurements of our styles.
How are adult beanies sized?
Most adult beanies are one size. A knitted rib stretches and recovers, so one size fits head sizes of about 54–60 cm. Graded adult sizes, such as S/M and L/XL, are made to order for brands that need them.
How do you measure a beanie?
Lay the beanie flat without stretching it and measure in centimetres. Measurements are usually given with a tolerance of about ± 0.5 cm, because a knit relaxes slightly.
- Height: from the bottom edge to the top of the crown, with the cuff folded if the style has one.
- Cuff depth: the height of the folded cuff.
- Width: straight across the bottom edge, laid flat.
- Maximum stretch: the circumference the edge stretches to without strain.
Standard measurements by style
| Style | Height | Cuff | Width laid flat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic cuffed beanie | About 21 cm (cuff folded) | About 7 cm | About 20.5 cm |
| Watch cap | About 20 cm (cuff folded) | About 6.5 cm | About 20 cm |
| Fisherman beanie | About 13 cm (cuff folded) | About 5 cm | About 21 cm |
| Slouchy beanie | About 28 cm (laid flat) | None | About 21.5 cm |
| Oversized chunky beanie | About 25 cm (cuff folded) | About 8 cm | About 23 cm |
| High top beanie | About 25 cm (cuff folded) | About 8 cm | About 20 cm |
| Helmet liner | About 19 cm (laid flat) | None | About 20 cm |
Kids and baby sizes
Kids beanies are not small adult beanies: they have their own crown depth and width. Our kids beanies measure about 18 cm high with the cuff folded and 18 cm wide for 4–7 years; our baby beanie about 15 × 15 cm for 0–12 months. Kids and baby sizes are made to order, graded to your own size chart.
| Age group | Typical head circumference |
|---|---|
| Baby (0–12 months) | About 34–46 cm |
| Toddler (1–3 years) | About 46–50 cm |
| Kids (4–7 years) | About 50–53 cm |
| Older kids (8–12 years) | About 52–55 cm |
| Adults | About 54–60 cm |
How do the knit and the yarn change the fit?
A rib stretches more than a jersey, so rib beanies fit a wider range of heads. Chunky 3–5GG knits sit a little looser and look bigger; fine 12–14GG knits sit close to the head. A fleece or cotton lining makes the fit slightly snugger, and a jacquard knit stretches a little less than a plain rib, which is why we set the pattern to sit flat on the head.
Can you match our size chart?
Yes. Send your size chart or a reference beanie and we grade the pattern to it, then confirm the fit on a sample before production.
Frequently asked questions
Do merino and acrylic beanies fit the same?
Nearly. Merino and acrylic both stretch and recover well; chunky knits and lined beanies sit slightly snugger. We check the fit on the sample.
Where are the measurements of each product?
On each product page in our beanie catalog, under the blueprint and measurements.
Browse the beanies catalog or send us your size chart for a quote.
