Free Knitting Patterns: Hats

Everyone loves a nice warm knit hat. With over 300 free hat patterns you're bound to find the perfect one for your next knitting project. A hat is a fun knitting project that doesn't take a lot of yarn or time. Knitted hat patterns can vary in their complexity, from simple beanies and toques, to complex lace slouches and cloches. In this directory of hat patterns, we have noted the complexity of the pattern from basic beginner knitter to advanced. Happy Knitting!

Slouch

Zombie Killer Slouch Hat

Intermediate.


Astrodome Hat

Intermediate.


Stocking Cap

Intermediate. Knit on Circular and Double Pointed Needles. US size 7 needles. I recommend using needles two sizes smaller for ribbing.

Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Knitshortie_front

Knit Shortie

Intermediate.

Felthat2-1

Felted Hat

Beginner/Intermediate.

Pyles_cableknit_front

Cable Knit Cap

Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Ridgedringedknit_side

Ridged/Ringed Cap

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Plainrolledbrim

Rolled Brim Cap

Beginner/Intermediate. Great basic hat pattern. Uses double pointed needles, as do most of these hats (you can do it!).

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Ski Hat with Ear Flaps

Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Marsan Watchcap

Beginner/Intermediate. Nice hat for guy or gal.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Vinter Lue

Intermediate.


Three Flowers Hat

Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Ribbed Head Bands

Beginner. Looks even better in k2, p2 ribbing (use a multiple of 4 stitches). Make it on straight needles and sewn it up the back, for a beginner project. Use needles 2 sizes smaller than recommended for yarn for ribbing.

Bidda_side

Bidda's Head Hugger

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Coldweather_side

Cold Weather Hat

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 3.0 stitches per inch or 12.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Nohairdayhairychemocap_side

"No Hair Day" Chemo Cap

Intermediate.

Gauge: 3.0 stitches per inch or 12.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Official Kitty62 Hat

Intermediate/Advanced.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Adults Only Devil Hat

Intermediate/Advanced.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Nakiska ear warmer

Intermediate.

Ameliaearhartaviator_side

Amelia Earhart Aviators Cap

Intermediate/Advanced.


Simplest Cap of All

Beginner. Worsted weight or bulky yarn.

Gauge: 4.0 stitches per inch or 16.0 stitches per 4 inches.

Braided-hat

Braided Hat

Beginner.

Coronetbeauty

Coronet Hat

Intermediate.

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