Cap block
Custom knit beanies and cuff hats
A knit beanie is a gauge and a stitch problem before it is a design problem: the needle gauge sets the texture, the yarn sets the warmth, and the cuff sets the fit. This block covers the three styles we knit in volume.
Specification
| Gauges | 3GG, 5GG, 7GG, 9GG, 12GG (3GG chunkiest, 12GG finest) |
|---|---|
| Styles | Cuff (fold-up), slouch, fisherman, short cuff, ponytail cut-out |
| Yarn | Acrylic, acrylic-wool blend, merino blend, cotton, recycled polyester blend |
| Heights | Cuff 20–24 cm folded; slouch 30–35 cm |
| Sizes | One size (stretch), or adult / youth |
| Decoration | Woven label, leather patch, silicone patch, embroidery on knit, pom-pom |
| Lining | Unlined; fleece band option for cold-climate programmes |
Gauge by style and season
| Gauge | Texture | Warmth | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3GG | Chunky, open | High loft | Winter retail, outdoor |
| 5GG | Chunky | High | Retail winter |
| 7GG | Medium | Medium | Promotional, corporate |
| 9GG | Finer | Medium | Retail, uniform |
| 12GG | Fine, smooth | Lower | Fashion, fine-gauge retail |
Fabrication, fabric and decoration
Fabrication
- Knitting
- Linking / seaming
- Cuff turning
- Label attaching
- Pom-pom (if any)
- Washing / softening
- Pressing and packing
Fabrics
- Acrylic
- Acrylic-wool blend
- Merino blend
- Cotton
- Recycled polyester blend
Decoration
- Woven label
- Leather patch
- Silicone patch
- Embroidery
- Pom-pom
- Tassel
How it is quoted
| Minimum order | 100 pieces per style and colour |
|---|---|
| Sampling | 7–10 days after artwork approval, sample cost refundable on the bulk order |
| Production | 25–35 days after sample approval |
| Quote turnaround | Within one business day, with a spec sheet |
Styles in this block
Reading for this block
Questions
What gauge should a promotional beanie be?
7GG is the usual answer: chunky enough to look like a winter hat, fine enough to keep the piece price down and to hold a woven label cleanly. 3GG and 5GG are for retail programmes where the texture is the selling point.
Can a beanie carry a logo?
Yes — a woven label or a leather patch on the cuff is the most common, because embroidery on knit sinks into the stitch. If embroidery is required, a tighter gauge (9GG or 12GG) holds it better.
Acrylic or wool?
Acrylic is cheaper, holds colour well and is the standard for promotional work. Wool or a wool blend feels warmer and better, and costs more. A 30% wool blend is the usual compromise for retail.
Start a knit beanies programme
100 pieces per style and colour · sampling in 7–10 days · production in 25–35 days · quote within one business day.