Hat Knitting Patterns for for hats knit with a 4 row or 4 round repeat.. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Fluffy Ribs and Eyelets Beanie
Slouchy hat knit with a 4 round repeat with one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Pelletier for Handknit Hugs
Sugar on Snow Hat
Versatile convertible hat closed with an i-cord drawstring with leaf ends. Can also be worn as a cowl. Knit with a 4 round repeat baby cable stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lee Juvan for Knitty.
Lupinus Hat
Beanie hat knit with a 4 round repeat lace and cable pattern. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Pavlova Svetlana.
Akebono Hat
Beanie hat in one or two colors, knit with a 4 round repeat texture inspired by cherry blossons. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kulli Maslova for Knitty.
Katherine Hat
Twisted rib and mini cables are created in an easy to memorize 4 row repeat (with one of the rows a repeat row). Designed by Erin Kate.
Magic Hat
Reversible hat with a 4 row repeat openwork rib sized for the whole family. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes for the whole family: Prem, Newborn, 4-12M, 1-2Y, Child, Adult. Designed by P for Parsnip
Fireworks Hat
Hat knit with a 4 round repeat star stitch. This classic stitch looks amazing in multicolored yarns and one 100gm skein of most worsted weights will make one cozy hat. Sizes: Child (Adult Small, Adult Large) Designed by Shaina Bilow. Worsted weight yarn.
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Seaforth Hat
Slouchy hat knit with a 4 round repeat lace stitch. Uses 1 skein 170 - 180 yards (155 - 165 m) of Worsted weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Karie Westermann.
Bobbie Hat
Beanie knit with 4 row repeat cable stitch. 3 sizes. Uses 1 skein 219 yards (200 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns.
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Dudester Hat
Easy reversible beanie with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Mimi Kezer.
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Lydia Lace Hat
Slightly slouchy lace beanie knit with a 4 row Little Arrowhead Lace. Great with variegated or solid color yarn. Sizes X-Small/Child, Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. Uses 246 yards (225 m) of fingering weight yarn.
Easy 4 Row Repeat Sonic Six Hat
This simple beanie features a 4 row repeat slip stitch rib pattern that's stretchy and perfect for showcasing variegated yarn. 2 Sizes. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Arwen Golden.
Phoenix Beanie
Cables and slipped stitches in a 4 row repeat showcase multicolored yarn. Uses 1 skein - 68 - 70 yards (62 - 64 m) - of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katey Stolhammer.
Flims Hat
Quick hat that the designer knit in 90 minutes. It features a tipped edging, ribbed brim, and all over 4 row repeat texture pattern. Jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Lily Kate France.
Piles of Pistachio
The 4 round repeat pistachio stitch used in this hat gives the look of cables while maintaining a stretchy fit. The pistachios are created by pulling elongated loops up from rows below current working row and is a great way to highlight variegated yarns. Used 1 skein 200 - 230 yards (183 - 210 m) of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Wren Couture.
Bright Sparks Hat
Beanie knit with a 4 round repeat faux cable and rib pattern. Sizes S, M and L. Uses one skein 130 - 218 yards (119 - 199 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Nihoniho.
Peavine Hat and Cowl Set
Matching hat and cowl knit in a 4 row repeat mock cable texture. Aran weight yarn. Sizes Hat: S, M, L Cowl: One Size. Designed by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich for Jimmy Beans Wool.
Wishbone Bun-Hat
This unisex version of the messy bun hat features a 4 row 8 stitch repeat wishbone cable pattern. Designed by Knitacular. Bulky weight yarn.
Sweet Hat
Hat knit with a 4 row repeat cable and finished with a giant pompom. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Lilley for Cascade Yarns.
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Laura’s Spirals Hat
Sections of a 4-round repeat diagonal stitch alternate with purled sections. Quick knit win super bulky yarn. Designed by Beth2 for Keira Kiyoko Designs
Patterns for Purchase
2-Hour Beanie Hat
Knit in the round with a 4 row repeat with a ribbed brim, no decreases, and a pompom. Takes 2 hours to knit according to the designer. Designed by See Love Share. Knit with 2 strands of aran weight yarn held together.
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Easy Lace Hat and Fingerless Mitts Set
Looks like a 4 row repeat lace stitch with eyelets alternating with diagonal texture. Fingerless mitts are knit flat and seamed. Aran weight. Designed by Andi Javori. Included in Casual Weekend Knits - 25 Go Anywhere Knit Projects.
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Hat, Scarf, & Wrist Warmers
Mock cable matching hat, scarf, and arm warmers knit in a 4 row repeat twisted stitch that doesn't use a cable needle. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Murray
Faux Cable Slouchy Hat
Slouchy hat knit with wide brim of mock cable rib. DK weight yarn. Designed by haloopajoop.
