watch cap

Knitted skull cover

A watch cap is a close-fitting knitted cap, typically wool, that covers the ears and can be rolled up at the brim.

Originally worn by sailors standing watch in cold weather, it remains standard cold-weather gear for military personnel and has become a casual winter staple: He pulled his watch cap down over his ears.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G