322 free Hat knitting patterns

Over 300 free hat knitting patterns for you to download now! Knit beanies, berets, slouchy hats, hats in bulky yarn, with cable or lace stitch and more!

These hat patterns offer a wide range of styles to suit different tastes and occasions. Popular options include beanies, which are snug and versatile; slouchy hats, offering a relaxed fit; and cabled hats, which incorporate intricate patterns for added texture. Other options include pom-pom hats, often adorned with a playful pom-pom on top, and earflap hats, perfect for extra warmth in cold weather. Whether you’re looking for a simple, everyday design or something with more flair, there’s a hat knitting pattern for every need and skill level.

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Lace Swirl Hat

An easy quick-to-knit project that is great for someone who wants to try lace for the first time, but doesn’t want the commitment of a larger project. by Musings of a Yarn Mom. Find the free hat pattern here: link

Maple Seed Hat

The spiraling columns on this hat remind me of the spinning trajectory of a falling maple seed, and if you look closely at the columns, the shape of the maple seed’s wing will emerge. by Angela Hahn. Find the free hat knit pattern here: link

Beaufort hat

“Beaufort” uses 2 balls of  Aran Cotton for the small or medium size, which will fit a small-medium child, and a medium child-medium adult, respectively; the large size requires 3 balls. The crown decreases are worked quite nicely into the stitch pattern, if I do …

Ridged Rib Hat

Although it’s simple to knit, I found it a little tedious, so it is a good pattern to knit when you are supposed to be paying attention to something (or someone) else. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free …

Chevron Hat

Knitting this pattern is a joy because as you do the decreases and increases you watch the straight garter stitch section pulled into chevrons. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free hat pattern here: link

In Bloom Hat

This pretty hat is a fun variation on a rolled brim hat and a great way to use up stash yarn and odd balls. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free hat pattern here: link

Fireflake Hat

Fireflake hat pattern designed by Cailyn Meyer from The Daily Skein. Find the free hat pattern here: link