Hat Patterns

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Reasons to knit hats:
  1. Keep your loved ones warm
  2. Knit for those in need
  3. Hats are FAST knitting
  4. Use up your stash yarn
  5. Learn, practice and MASTER machine knitting skills
Shaped Crown Beanie
Shaped Crown Beanie Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat with tradition spiral decreases. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it! Included is a detailed video of the shaping sequence.
Mile-a-Minute Basic Hat
Mile-a-Minute Basic Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 10 times with different yarn gauges.
No-shaping, rolled brim hat that can be quickly knit. Use any yarn, stitch pattern and embellishments. Knit "assembly-line" style for fast production of a number of hats, chained together to save time.Perfect for community knitting. Included with the pattern are Learning Library links that walk you through knitting the hat from start to finish. Plus suggestions and instructions for embellishment.
Ear Flap Hat Collection
Ear Flap Hat Collection Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 6
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
Keep those ears warm with this collection of hats.Included: 4 crown options 2 ear flap options
Newborn Visor Cap
Newborn Visor Cap
  • Sizing: Infant Size
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Cute-as-a-button earflap hat with soft visor for newborns. Written for the standard gauge machine (no ribber) with construction photos and detailed instructions, this hat will keep the little ones warm! This pattern is offered for FREE, with your promise to make at least one for charity.
Inside-Out Hat
Inside-Out Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Lined hat for extra warmth. Reversible: 2 hats in one. Perfect for enclosing fairisle floats. Knit on ANY machine, with ANY yarn and ANY stitch pattern. Perfect fit for your size PLUS make it fit close or knit it long and slouchy.
Fisherman Rib Hat
Fisherman Rib Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Total pieces: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Add extreme texture to make this hat extra soft and warm. Use self-striping yarn to make it extra-ordinary! Fisherman Rib is a variation of 1x1 ribbing combined with tuck. It is easiest to work on with a ribber, but it can be hand manipulated without a ribber. Fisherman Rib without a ribber
Fisherman Rib Hat
Fisherman Rib Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Total pieces: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Add extreme texture to make this hat extra soft and warm. Use self-striping yarn to make it extra-ordinary! Fisherman Rib is a variation of 1x1 ribbing combined with tuck. It is easiest to work on with a ribber, but it can be hand manipulated without a ribber. Fisherman Rib without a ribber
Lucky Cloche
Lucky Cloche Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat, knit in 1 piece, with traditional spiral decreases at the crown. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it!
Santa Hat
Santa Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Gores allow for an elongated top, for an elf-hat or scarf. Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!
Inside-Out Hat
Inside-Out Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • Supporting Files: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Lined hat for extra warmth. Reversible: 2 hats in one. Perfect for enclosing fairisle floats. Knit on ANY machine, with ANY yarn and ANY stitch pattern. Perfect fit for your size PLUS make it fit close or knit it long and slouchy.
Adult Shaped Crown Beanie..
Adult Shaped Crown Beanie..
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Adult Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat with tradition spiral decreases. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it! Instructions include an a negative ease... ...more
Mile-a-Minute Hat for Adults
Mile-a-Minute Hat for Adults
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Adult Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • Supporting Files: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 10 times with different yarn gauges.
No-shaping, rolled brim hat that can be quickly knit. Use any yarn, stitch pattern and embellishments. Knit "assembly-line" style for fast production of a number of hats, chained together to save time.Perfect for community knitting. Included with the pattern are Learning Library links that walk you through knitting the hat from start to finish. Plus suggestions and instructions for embellishment.Instructions include an a negative ease for a snug fit. ... ...more
Basic Hat
Basic Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 10 times with different yarn gauges.
No-shaping, rolled brim hat that can be quickly knit. Use any machine, yarn, stitch pattern and embellishments.Perfect for community knitting. Included with the pattern are Learning Library links that will help you knit the hat.
Beginner Ear Warmer
Beginner Ear Warmer
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: One Size
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Shaped ear warmer or headband with shaped ends.A clever knot join makes the band adjustable and offers a retro touch. Knit on the single bed with any stitch pattern or knit with the ribber in Full Needle Rib, Fisherman's rib, Tuck Lace or any ribber stitch of your choice! This is a great opportunity to play with stitch patterns and to practice shaping techniques.
Machine Knit Beret
Machine Knit Beret Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Classic Shaped Beret Style from baby to adult sizes. Adult Size Beret sample used 90 grams of Knit Picks City Tweed DK (including swatch)
Sideways Hat Duo
Sideways Hat Duo Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 3
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
2 Patterns in one! Knit sideways these hats can shine with self-striping yarn or horizontal stitch patterns. The fitted version is shaped with short rows The Quick 'n Easy Version is gathered at the top and knits up fast as can be! Choose your band/brim/ribbing style and make it your own!
Shaped Crown Beanie
Shaped Crown Beanie Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat with tradition spiral decreases. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it! Included is a detailed video of the shaping sequence.
Lucky Cloche
Lucky Cloche Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat, knit in 1 piece, with traditional spiral decreases at the crown. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it!
Watch Cap
Watch Cap Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Adult Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • Supporting Files: 3
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Versatile, unisex hat with shaped top. Gores give great shape with minimal bulk at the crown.The band is designed to be doubled, allowing the wearer to easily adjust the length.Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!No Ribber? Replace the ribbing with a hung hem ... double warmth! Also available in kids sizes
Rib 'n Roll Slouchy Hat
Rib 'n Roll Slouchy Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 4
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Take a simple hat pattern, mix 'n match stitch patterns and you have a fun, fashionable slouchy hat.
Basic Hat
Basic Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Perfect Beginner hat pattern. Easy knitting, with no shaping. If you can knit and measure a swatch accurately, this is a perfect first project. Use this as a practical exercise in knitting with stitch patterns. Knit and measure a swatch in your stitch pattern Build a custom pattern based on your gauge Try different cast on methods When the body is complete, simply remove the stitches on the tail of yarn and gather the... ...more
Kids Shaped Crown Beanie
Kids Shaped Crown Beanie
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Kids Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
This is a shaped crown hat with tradition spiral decreases. The decreases can be done with a garter bar, or you can manually transfer the stitches. The shaping is completed over 2-3", so it's not that much hand manipulation and the result is worth it! Instructions include negative ease for a... ...more
Santa Hat
Santa Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Gores allow for an elongated top, for an elf-hat or scarf. Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!
Ear Flap Hat Collection
Ear Flap Hat Collection Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 6
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 5 times with different yarn gauges.
Keep those ears warm with this collection of hats. 4 crown options and 2 ear flap options are included for every level of knitter.
Watch Cap
Watch Cap Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Versatile, unisex hat with shaped top. Gores give great shape with minimal bulk at the crown.The band is designed to be doubled, allowing the wearer to easily adjust the length.Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!No Ribber? Replace the ribbing with a hung hem ... double warmth!
Rib 'n Roll Slouchy Hat
Rib 'n Roll Slouchy Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: One Size
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 3
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Take a simple hat pattern, mix 'n match stitch patterns and you have a fun, fashionable slouchy hat. Adult - one size
Watch Cap
Watch Cap Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Versatile, unisex hat with shaped top. Gores give great shape with minimal bulk at the crown.The band is designed to be doubled, allowing the wearer to easily adjust the length.Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!No Ribber? Replace the ribbing with a hung hem ... double warmth!
Kids Watch Cap
Kids Watch Cap Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Kids Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • Supporting Files: 3
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Versatile, unisex hat with shaped top. Gores give great shape with minimal bulk at the crown.The band is designed to be doubled, allowing the wearer to easily adjust the length.Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!No Ribber? Replace the ribbing with a hung hem ... double warmth! Also available in Adult Sizes
Mile-a-Minute Hat
Mile-a-Minute Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 10 times with different yarn gauges.
No-shaping, rolled brim hat that can be quickly knit. Use any yarn, stitch pattern and embellishments. Knit "assembly-line" style for fast production of a number of hats, chained together to save time.Perfect for community knitting. Included with the pattern are Learning Library links that walk you through knitting the hat from start to finish. Plus suggestions and instructions for embellishment.
Mile-a-Minute Hat for Kids
Mile-a-Minute Hat for Kids
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Kids Hats
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Total pieces: 1
  • Supporting Files: 2
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 10 times with different yarn gauges.
No-shaping, rolled brim hat that can be quickly knit. Use any yarn, stitch pattern and embellishments. Knit "assembly-line" style for fast production of a number of hats, chained together to save time.Perfect for community knitting. Included with the pattern are Learning Library links that walk you through knitting the hat from start to finish. Plus suggestions for embellishment. Finished circumference 13.5" (34.2cm) 14.5" (36.8cm) 15.5" (39.3cm) 17.5" (44.4cm) 18.5"... ...more
English Rib Ear Warmers
English Rib Ear Warmers
  • Sizing: Adult Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
These simple rectangles are fast knitting. They are a great way to practice using English Rib.English Rib is thick, warm and textured. The edges don't roll. The Buttoned version features no seam or bind off! Use the Embellished version as a canvas for your creativity! Look for the Tutorial "Experiment with English Rib" in the Learning Library.
4 Gore Watch Cap
4 Gore Watch Cap Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hats
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Versatile, unisex hat with shaped top. Gores give great shape with minimal bulk at the crown.The band is designed to be doubled, allowing the wearer to easily adjust the length.Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!No Ribber? Replace the ribbing with a hung hem ... double warmth!
Santa Hat
Santa Hat Perfect Fit
  • Dynamic PatternFree with membership
  • Sizing: Hat XSMLX
  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Total pieces: 1
  • This pattern includes the ability for you to build this pattern 3 times with different yarn gauges.
Gores allow for an elongated top, for an elf-hat or scarf. Add any stitch pattern, use any yarn, any machine ... this pattern does all the math for you!