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!

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Windansea Hat

Intermediate.

Arbeauty

Lacecap

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 7.5 stitches per inch or 30.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Turn a Square Striped Beanie

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Acorn Hat

Beginner.

Gauge: 1.25 stitches per inch or 5.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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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.

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Celtic Fair Isle Beret

Intermediate.

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Anja Snowflake Hat

Intermediate.

Gauge: 6.0 stitches per inch or 24.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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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.

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Cabbage Patch Beannie Pattern

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

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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.

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Crosspatch Hat

Intermediate.

Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch or 14.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Black Sea Hat

Beginner.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Seedie Beanie

Beginner. This is a lovely warm beanie with a pom-pom that is really easy to make!

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American Beauty Hat

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

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One Across Beanie

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 5.25 stitches per inch or 21.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Marigold Slouch Hat

Intermediate.

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Jester Hat

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 4.25 stitches per inch or 17.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Floppy Hat

Beginner/Intermediate.

Gauge: 6.0 stitches per inch or 24.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Diamond Pattern Hat

Intermediate.

Gauge: 3.75 stitches per inch or 15.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Cabled Santa Beret

Intermediate.

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

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Bamboozled Hat

Beginner.

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Cable Chevron Hat

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

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