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!

Turn a Square Striped Beanie
Beginner/Intermediate.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Stepping Stones Beanie
Beginner/Intermediate. This hat uses about 150 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 6 & 8 circular needles.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Twilled Stripe Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This slouchy hat uses twisted & dropped stitches for a deeply textured design.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Cabbage Patch Beannie Pattern
Beginner/Intermediate. Knit your own fun Cabbage Patch hair style beanie. Great for costumes or just for fun.


Sunny Stripes Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This two-color worsted weight hat comes in sizes from preschool to adult.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Kids' Reversible Cocoon Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This fun hat uses sock weight yarn and has a wrong side that's just as pretty as the right side!
Gauge: 7.0 stitches per inch or 28.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Wickerwork Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This hat uses twisted stitches and about 150 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Sweetheart Beanie
Beginner/Intermediate. This beanie comes in either an adult or child size and uses twisted stitches to create a heart motif
Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch or 22.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Slip-Stitch Mesh Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This open-work hat uses just over 100 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Chevrons & Cables Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This hat uses cables, lace, and just over 100 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Fan Lace Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. A worsted-weight lace hat with a fun open work pattern.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Gumdrop Beanie
Beginner/Intermediate. A slipped stitch color pattern gives this two color spring weight hat some extra fun!
Gauge: 6.0 stitches per inch or 24.0 stitches per 4 inches.


American Beauty Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. Here is a three-color, slipped stitch hat with a fun finishing.


One Across Beanie
Beginner/Intermediate.
Gauge: 5.25 stitches per inch or 21.0 stitches per 4 inches.


Cable Chevron Hat
Beginner/Intermediate. This is a thick, chunky cabled hat suitable for men or women.

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