As the father of a near-teenager, let me translate. A beanie, as I understand it, in teen-speak, is a variation of a watch cap. However, the newer popular name allows for a new & greater price & to a market (fashionable teens) who would never otherwise consider such a stodgy, old fashioned thing as a hat. At least that is the vernacular in my area.<br><br>Caveat: I have been advised that they are often made of fabrics other than wool, polypropolene, or any other warm cloth. It may also be made to less generous & warming size than the conventional watch/stocking cap. <br><br>Jonn