Glacier Blue and Deep Navy give a crochet beanie a useful light-and-dark framework before the faux fur trim is even added. Glacier Blue can expose ribbing, cables, raised texture, and crown shaping, while Deep Navy can give the brim or lower body a stronger visual anchor.
The faux fur trim adds another layer of texture, so the yarn colors need clear jobs rather than constant switching. A Deep Navy brim beneath the fur can make the lower edge feel more defined, while a Glacier Blue body can keep heavily textured crochet easier to read. Reversing those roles produces a substantially darker winter beanie without changing the overall concept.
These 17 ideas explore different ways to distribute Glacier Blue and Deep Navy through the crown, body, brim, stripes, and trim line.
Quick List
- Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Folded Brim
- Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Ribbing
- Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Striped Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie
- Deep Navy Textured Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Crown
- Glacier Blue Ribbed Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Edge
- Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Texture Bands
- Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Crown
- Deep Navy Cable-Look Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Highlights
- Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Vertical Ribbing
- Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Color-Block Body
- Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Lower Band
- Deep Navy Slouchy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Brim
- Glacier Blue Textured Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Accent Rows
- Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Diamond Details
- Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Checked Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie
- Glacier Blue Chunky Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Framing
- Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Center Panel
Decide Whether Glacier Blue or Deep Navy Should Lead the Beanie
For a lighter beanie, use Glacier Blue through most of the crown and body and concentrate Deep Navy near the brim, lower edge, or selected texture bands. The darker color then gives the hat definition without taking over the full surface.
For a darker version, reverse that distribution. Deep Navy can carry the body while Glacier Blue appears through ribbing, crown details, or narrow repeated bands. This approach works particularly well when the crochet texture needs a lighter interruption to keep individual sections visible.
Coordinate Glacier Blue and Deep Navy With Faux Fur Trim
Faux fur has more visual volume than a narrow crochet border, so it can compete with a heavily striped beanie. If the fur trim is already substantial, keeping the crochet body mostly Glacier Blue or mostly Deep Navy can make the overall design feel more controlled.
When you want the fur edge to stand apart clearly, place a solid crochet band directly beside it. Deep Navy creates a darker transition into the trim, while Glacier Blue creates a lighter transition. Compare both possibilities before attaching the trim because the fur’s own tone can change which yarn color gives better separation.
Use Glacier Blue and Deep Navy to Keep Crochet Texture Visible
Ribbing, post stitches, raised motifs, and other textured surfaces create their own shadows. Deep Navy may visually compress small details when the stitch relief is subtle, while Glacier Blue can make those changes easier to see.
That does not mean every textured row needs to be light. A useful compromise is to let Deep Navy carry broad areas and repeat Glacier Blue only where the stitch pattern changes, along the brim, or around the crown.
1. Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Folded Brim
Let Glacier Blue cover most of the crown and beanie body, then use Deep Navy for a substantial folded brim below the faux fur trim. The lighter body keeps the crochet surface readable, while the darker brim adds visual weight where the hat meets the face.
Glacier Blue Keeps the Main Crochet Beanie Visually Light
Use Glacier Blue continuously through the upper body rather than interrupting it with many narrow Deep Navy stripes. That larger light field gives texture and crown shaping room to remain visible even after a plush trim is added.
Deep Navy Can Anchor the Glacier Blue Faux Fur Trim Beanie
A Deep Navy folded brim creates a clear boundary beneath the Glacier Blue body. If the faux fur trim sits at or near the brim, compare its visual depth with the navy section so the two lower-edge elements do not become disproportionately heavy.
Creator Credit: Bella Coco
2. Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Ribbing
This version reverses the hierarchy: Deep Navy covers most of the hat while Glacier Blue defines ribbed sections. The lighter ribbing prevents the lower portion from becoming one uninterrupted dark area beneath the faux fur.
Deep Navy Can Carry the Main Faux Fur Trim Beanie Body
Using Deep Navy across the crown and central body gives the beanie a dark winter direction. Keep that area reasonably continuous if the faux fur itself already creates a strong change in texture at the lower edge.
Glacier Blue Makes Deep Navy Ribbing Easier to Notice
Place Glacier Blue through the ribbed brim or another structured lower section. Its lighter value separates the ridges from the Deep Navy body and gives the transition into the faux fur trim more definition.
Creator Credit: DIY FROM HOME CROCHET
3. Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Striped Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie
Alternating stripes makes both colors equally obvious, so stripe width and repetition matter more here than in a dominant-and-accent design. Keep the faux fur trim visually separate from the stripe sequence rather than treating it as another competing band.
Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Need a Predictable Stripe Rhythm
Repeat the colors in a consistent order so the beanie reads as intentionally striped around the entire body. If one color suddenly becomes much wider near the crown, it can look like an accidental interruption unless that change is clearly part of the design.
Deep Navy Can Finish Glacier Blue Stripes Before the Faux Fur Trim
Ending the crochet section with a solid Deep Navy band gives the striped body a definite stopping point. This can be useful when the fur edge is visually full and you do not want small Glacier Blue and Deep Navy stripes disappearing beneath it.
Creator Credit: MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
4. Deep Navy Textured Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Crown
Keep the main textured body Deep Navy and change to Glacier Blue closer to the crown. Moving the lighter shade upward gives the beanie a top-focused color shift instead of concentrating all contrast around the brim.
Deep Navy Gives the Textured Beanie a Strong Lower Field
Use Deep Navy through the portion that meets the faux fur trim and continue it far enough upward to establish a clear dominant color. This prevents the hat from looking divided exactly in half.
Glacier Blue Can Lighten the Deep Navy Crown
Introduce Glacier Blue as the body begins to narrow toward the top. The lighter crown draws attention upward and keeps the top shaping visually separate from the heavier Deep Navy body and fur-trimmed lower edge.
Creator Credit: The Crochet Crowd
5. Glacier Blue Ribbed Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Edge
A mostly Glacier Blue ribbed beanie can look crisp and dimensional, while a narrow Deep Navy line at the lower edge prevents the faux fur trim from blending directly into the light body.
Glacier Blue Lets the Crochet Ribbing Become the Main Surface Detail
Keep the ribbed sections Glacier Blue if you want their raised vertical or horizontal rhythm to remain easy to see. Too many dark interruptions can compete with the texture that already gives the beanie its pattern.
Deep Navy Can Define the Glacier Blue Fur-Trimmed Edge
Use Deep Navy narrowly between the Glacier Blue ribbing and faux fur. The dark line works as a visual separator, so it does not need to occupy a large portion of the hat to have an effect.
Creator Credit: Bag-O-Day Crochet
6. Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Texture Bands
Instead of a continuous light brim, insert Glacier Blue only where the crochet texture changes. Deep Navy remains clearly dominant, while the lighter bands help readers of the stitch pattern distinguish one section from another.
Deep Navy Should Remain Continuous Between Glacier Blue Bands
Give the dark sections enough height to establish Deep Navy as the main color. Very narrow alternating bands would create a striped beanie rather than a navy beanie with texture accents.
Glacier Blue Can Mark Changes in the Deep Navy Crochet Texture
Place Glacier Blue at selected raised rows or transitions rather than every repeat. This creates useful visual checkpoints and can keep dense Deep Navy texture from appearing flat from normal viewing distance.
Creator Credit: Crochet with Clare
7. Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Crown
This layout keeps Glacier Blue beside the faux fur trim and through most of the body, then moves into Deep Navy at the top. The darker crown gives the beanie visual weight without darkening the face-framing lower portion.
Glacier Blue Can Dominate the Lower Faux Fur Trim Beanie
Use Glacier Blue across the brim and central body so the lighter color is visible beside the fur trim. This is a useful direction when you want the beanie to read primarily blue rather than almost black from a distance.
Deep Navy Can Concentrate Color at the Glacier Blue Crown
Introduce Deep Navy only in the upper section. Keep the transition intentional—either a defined block or a repeated narrowing sequence—rather than scattering small navy patches through the crown.
Creator Credit: VivCrochets
8. Deep Navy Cable-Look Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Highlights
Raised cable-like texture already creates strong shadows, so this palette can use Glacier Blue selectively rather than across whole sections. Deep Navy forms the main surface while the lighter color picks out a few structural details.
Deep Navy Can Give Cable-Look Crochet More Visual Depth
Let Deep Navy cover most of the raised texture so the beanie keeps a dark, wintery appearance. Check the texture from a distance before adding other colors; large cables may already remain clearly visible without much contrast.
Glacier Blue Can Highlight Selected Deep Navy Raised Details
Use Glacier Blue sparingly along chosen texture columns or around a brim transition. Repeating it in the same structural location is more cohesive than highlighting individual raised sections at random.
Creator Credit: Leelee Knits
9. Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Vertical Ribbing
Use Glacier Blue as the main background and Deep Navy in selected vertical rib lines. This makes the color contrast follow the structure of the beanie rather than cutting across it in horizontal bands.
Glacier Blue Should Cover More Surface Than the Deep Navy Ribs
Keep enough Glacier Blue between dark lines for the background to remain clearly dominant. If the Deep Navy ribs become too wide or close together, the beanie can visually reverse into a navy design with blue gaps.
Deep Navy Vertical Lines Can Lengthen the Glacier Blue Beanie Visually
Following existing crochet ribs with Deep Navy directs the eye from brim toward crown. Keep the dark lines aligned with the texture so the color supports the construction instead of obscuring it.
Creator Credit: Elyse Crochets
10. Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Color-Block Body
Divide the body into broader blocks rather than narrow stripes. Deep Navy can occupy the lower section beside the faux fur trim while Glacier Blue fills the middle or upper body.
Deep Navy Can Form the Lower Color Block Beside Faux Fur
A broad navy section creates a strong base and prevents the trim from visually floating beneath a pale body. Keep the lower block deep enough to read as intentional color blocking rather than an oversized border.
Glacier Blue Can Give the Deep Navy Beanie a Clear Upper Contrast
Use Glacier Blue for one substantial section rather than several tiny interruptions. A broad block lets the lighter shade show its full effect and gives textured crochet more room to remain visible.
Creator Credit: Cherilyn Q
11. Glacier Blue Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Lower Band
This is a restrained two-color option. Work nearly the entire beanie in Glacier Blue and reserve Deep Navy for a single band immediately above the faux fur trim.
Glacier Blue Can Keep the Beanie Body Cohesive
Using one color from upper body through crown gives texture, ribbing, and shaping priority over color changes. This is especially useful if the faux fur trim itself has a lot of visual movement.
Deep Navy Can Separate Glacier Blue From the Faux Fur Trim
A single Deep Navy band functions like a frame. Adjust its width according to the amount of fur showing; a fuller trim may need only a narrow navy separator to keep the lower edge distinct.
Creator Credit: Fiber Flux
12. Deep Navy Slouchy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Brim
A slouchier shape gives Deep Navy more surface area, so Glacier Blue at the brim can keep the lower edge from becoming overly dark. The color placement also separates the fitted area from the looser upper body.
Deep Navy Can Carry the Extra Surface of a Slouchy Beanie
Keep the extended body mostly navy so the added length reads as one continuous section. Multiple small color changes through the slouch can make the upper portion look fragmented.
Glacier Blue Can Define the Deep Navy Slouchy Beanie Brim
Use Glacier Blue around the fitted brim before the Deep Navy body begins. If faux fur sits along this area, the lighter yarn can also give you a visual buffer between dark navy and the trim.
Creator Credit: Daisy Farm Crafts
13. Glacier Blue Textured Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Accent Rows
For a texture-first beanie, keep most of the stitches Glacier Blue and insert only a few Deep Navy rows. The dark lines act as separators without hiding the lighter surface texture.
Glacier Blue Can Keep Small Crochet Texture Visible
Use Glacier Blue across raised or pebbled sections when stitch visibility matters. A pale field allows shadows from the texture itself to contribute contrast.
Deep Navy Accent Rows Can Organize the Glacier Blue Beanie
Place navy rows where one texture section ends and another begins. Avoid adding them at arbitrary intervals if the crochet already has a strong repeated pattern, because the two rhythms can conflict.
Creator Credit: Sirin’s Crochet
14. Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Diamond Details
A motif-based beanie gives Glacier Blue a more focused role. Deep Navy can form the background while the lighter shade appears inside diamonds or other repeated geometric areas.
Deep Navy Should Surround the Glacier Blue Motifs Consistently
A continuous navy background helps individual light motifs read as part of one repeat. Changing the surrounding color too often can reduce the clarity of the geometric pattern.
Glacier Blue Motifs Need Enough Contrast Against Deep Navy
Compare the two yarns after crocheting a small motif section. If the Glacier Blue remains noticeably lighter, even relatively small details can stay visible without expanding the light color across the entire beanie.
Creator Credit: Briana K
15. Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Checked Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie
Checks give both colors substantial visual space. Rather than choosing one simple dominant color, use Deep Navy to frame or repeat around Glacier Blue blocks so the pattern remains readable beneath the faux fur finish.
Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Checks Need Consistent Scale
Keep the blocks similar enough in size for the checked pattern to remain obvious around the curved beanie. Irregular color areas can read as random patchwork rather than a deliberate grid.
Deep Navy Can Frame Glacier Blue Checks Near the Faux Fur Trim
Consider ending the checked section before the trim and using a solid Deep Navy lower band. The single-color boundary prevents the faux fur texture from competing directly with a busy grid.
Creator Credit: Make & Do Crew
16. Glacier Blue Chunky Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Deep Navy Framing
Chunkier crochet stitches create a bold surface, so the palette can remain simple. Let Glacier Blue dominate the thick body and use Deep Navy at both the brim and a narrow crown detail to frame it.
Glacier Blue Can Carry a Chunky Beanie Without Extra Color Changes
Larger stitches already produce strong texture and shadow. Keeping most of that surface Glacier Blue avoids layering too many visual effects onto the same small accessory.
Deep Navy Can Frame the Glacier Blue Chunky Beanie at Both Ends
Repeat Deep Navy near the lower edge and again around the crown or top finishing area. Using the same dark shade in two controlled locations makes the color distribution feel intentional rather than bottom-heavy.
Creator Credit: The Turtle Trunk
17. Deep Navy Crochet Faux Fur Trim Beanie With Glacier Blue Center Panel
Finish with a panel-based color treatment: Deep Navy occupies the sides, brim, and crown while Glacier Blue creates a broader central section. The lighter panel can showcase the primary stitch texture without making the entire beanie light.
Glacier Blue Can Become the Main Texture Panel Inside Deep Navy
Give the center section enough width to show the crochet pattern clearly. A very narrow Glacier Blue strip may look like piping rather than a deliberate surface panel.
Deep Navy Can Surround the Glacier Blue Panel and Faux Fur Trim
Carry Deep Navy around the edges of the Glacier Blue section and into the brim. This dark frame visually connects the crown and lower trim area while keeping the light panel contained.
Creator Credit: Yarnspirations
Comparing Glacier Blue and Deep Navy Faux Fur Trim Beanies
For a lighter overall look, Ideas 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 16 give Glacier Blue most of the visible crochet surface. These are useful when ribbing or raised texture should stay especially easy to see.
Ideas 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, and 17 are Deep Navy-led. They create a darker body and use Glacier Blue to separate ribbing, motifs, texture changes, or the brim.
Ideas 3 and 15 give the two shades more equal visual importance through stripes or checks. These arrangements are more graphic, so a simple solid section beside the faux fur trim can keep the lower edge from becoming too busy.
If you are unsure which direction to choose, place the intended faux fur beside both yarns first. The yarn that provides the clearer boundary against the fur can be useful at the brim, while the other shade can carry more of the crown and body.
Conclusion
Glacier Blue and Deep Navy can change a faux fur trim beanie substantially depending on where the contrast appears. Glacier Blue is especially useful when you want ribbing, raised texture, checks, or shaped crown details to remain visible. Deep Navy works well as a lower anchor, motif background, framing color, or dominant body shade when you want a darker winter look.
For a mostly light beanie, compare Ideas 1, 5, and 11. For a stronger navy direction, Ideas 2, 8, and 14 keep the dark shade in control. If color patterning is the main feature, Ideas 3 and 15 put Glacier Blue and Deep Navy on more equal footing.
Use the credited tutorials for the creators’ exact beanie construction, then treat the Glacier Blue, Deep Navy, and faux-fur placement as a separate color-planning decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Glacier Blue or Deep Navy dominate a faux fur trim crochet beanie?
Choose Glacier Blue when you want a lighter beanie with more visible stitch texture. Choose Deep Navy when you want a darker body and stronger visual weight. The second color can then be concentrated at the brim, crown, motifs, or texture transitions.
Where should Deep Navy go on a Glacier Blue crochet beanie?
Deep Navy works especially well at the folded brim, immediately above the faux fur trim, around the crown, or in narrow texture bands. These locations let the dark color provide definition without covering most of the Glacier Blue surface.
How can Glacier Blue make a Deep Navy beanie less visually heavy?
Use Glacier Blue in a substantial ribbed brim, a crown section, repeated motif details, or one broad color block. A few intentional light areas usually create more useful separation than many tiny isolated accents.
Should the faux fur trim sit beside Glacier Blue or Deep Navy?
Either can work. Place the fur beside both yarns before committing. If its tone blends into Glacier Blue, Deep Navy may create a clearer boundary; if it disappears against Deep Navy, Glacier Blue may give the trim more separation.
Can Glacier Blue and Deep Navy be used in equal amounts?
Yes, particularly for stripes, checks, or broader color blocking. Keep the repeat orderly, however, because equal color coverage plus a textured faux fur edge can make a small beanie visually busy if every section changes at once.
How can I tell whether Glacier Blue and Deep Navy have enough contrast?
Crochet a small sample and inspect it from normal viewing distance. You can also photograph it in grayscale. If the colors remain visibly different without relying only on hue, they should provide useful light/dark separation in ribbing, stripes, or motifs.
How do I substitute Glacier Blue or Deep Navy without losing the palette?
For Glacier Blue, choose another light or medium cool blue that remains clearly lighter than the navy. For Deep Navy, preserve a noticeably darker blue role. Maintaining the light-versus-dark relationship is more important than matching an exact commercial shade name.
