Quick Hat Knitting Patterns for hats knit in bulky, chunky, super bulky, or jumbo yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 12/16/24
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Free Patterns
Golden Waves Toque
Quick easy hat knit flat with an inverted cable on the front and smaller cables on each side. The designer says you can knit this in one day. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
Yawl
Quick easy hat knit with 2 round repeat broken rib pattern. Uses one skein 120 yards (110 m) of the recommended weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
The Peaks Beanie
Hat with zigzag stripes like mountain peaks. Great for mini skeins and stashbuster. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ria Plachutin.
Shroom Hat
Easy slouchy beret style hat. Size child, adult. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses 120 yards (110 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lee Juvan for Knitty.
Watch Fire Hat
Hat with a flame lace pattern. Uses one skein 87 - 98 yards (80 - 90 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by G. Dagbjört Guðmundsdóttir.
Mineralogy Hat
Easy beanie hat with a diamond texture pattern in knits and purls. Sizes child-women-men (21-22.5- 24"). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kelly McClure. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Pictured project by Margotchien
The Friday Beanie
Easy hat knit in a twisted stitch rib in one round repeat. 2 Lengths. 4 sizes Baby/Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult S, Adult L). Uses just one skein 55 - 106 yards (50 - 97 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Winter's Weather Knits.
Meet Me in the Woods Hat
Beanie featuring a cable pine tree motif. Uses just one skein 81 - 109 yards (74 - 100 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cori Gardner.
Pitanga Hat
Two color beanie hat with a stripe alternating stitches of each color. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Luciana Lopez. Available in English and Spanish
Bibbob Hat
Easy garter stitch beanie worked flat and seamed for an invisible finish. this pattern is ideal for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Quick knit in one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Sizes 18, 20, 22 in/45.75, 50.75, 56 cm. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Amelia Earflap Hat
Aviator earflap hat is a quick easy knit. Uses one skein 131 yards (120 m) of recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by designer. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand Yarn.
More Free Patterns
Autumn Oak Hat
Quick hat with a leaf motif in cable and lace. The pattern includes both written and charted instructions. Quick knit in one skein 75 - 98 yards (69 - 90 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn.
Spindrift Hat
Quick hat seamlessly transitions from twisted ribbing to lovely lace. The pattern includes both written and charted instructions and comes in three head sizes ranging from teen to large adult. Quick knit in one skein 80 - 100 yards (73 - 91 m) in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Juliana Lustenader. May only be free a limited time.
Trio Toboggan Hats
Web version available. Quick hat with a stranded diamond pattern. Sizes: child (adult small, adult large). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
Diamond Hat
Quick hat with a diamond pattern. Uses 1 skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Oversized Brim Hat
Quick hat features a bold diagonal design on a big brim and the body of the hat knit in attractive shaker rib. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh for Yarnspirations.
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.
Starry Textured Beanie
2 color pompom hat knit with the star or daisy stitch with a zigzag brim. Designed by Kristin Baird. Bulky weight yarn.
Westsider Hat
Beanie featuring two stitch cables alternating with pools of ribbing to generate a geometric design. You’ll need 1 skein, 150-200y of worsted weight yarn to complete this pattern. Some knitters say they've had to use bulky yarn to make gauge. Designed by Mat Kladney.
Hinterland Hat
Hat with 2 versions - one with an extra zigzag cable and the other without. Inspired by one worn in the Welsh crime-drama Y Gwyll (Hinterland). Uses 1 skein, 165 - 220 yards (151 - 201 m), of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Waitman. Pictured projects by PetronellaWhorl and thesensiblesheep
Dawnland Hat
Basketweave stitch beanie uses 1 skein - 90 - 95 yards (82 - 87 m)) - of Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Becky Robbins.
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.
CC Style Boulder Beanie
Easy hat for the popular CC beanie. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses 1 skein - 117 - 120 yards (107 - 110 m) - of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by In Stitches - Crochet by SL.
Patterns for Purchase
Prudy Beanie
No longer free. Quick cable hat. Uses one skein 150 yards (137 m) of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Nina Hagerty for Kitz Knitz.
Mega Spun Beanie
Spiral hat knit in the round with Super Bulky weight yarn and can be completed in one day. You only need one skein of Malabrigo Rasta (shown in Piedras and Indiecita colorways), or ~90yds of other Super Bulky yarn. Designed by IsolaHandmade
Owl Slouchy Hat and Owl Pompom Hat
Two hat patterns featuring a cable motif that looks like an owl, one a slouchy style and the other a beanie with pompom. Knitted FLAT on 2 needles and sewn up the back. Sizes toddler, child and adult. Quick knit in Chunky/Bulky weight yarn. Designed by TheLonelySea
Banded Braids Beanie
Hat with eye-catching braids on the brim. 5 SIZES including: 0-6 month, 6-12 month, toddler, child and adult/teen. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Little Larkspur Designs
Betsy Hat
Options for slouchy or fitted beanie. A staggered rib brim flows effortlessly into columns of simple lace. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Includes written and charted instruction. Uses one skein 80 yards (73 m) of bulky yarn. Designed by Jane Richmond
Sidewinder Beanie Hat
Easy hat with chunky, swirling texture that knits up quickly. Advanced beginner project that requires a basic knowledge of knitting terminology and knitting in the round. Pattern includes instructions for 2 different yarn weights: super bulky (weight 6) or bulky (weight 5). Uses one skein of either weight: 78 yards of super bulky yarn / 85 yards of bulky yarn. Designed by Aspen Leaf Knits
Riverbend Beanie Hat
Hat knits up quickly using 2 different colors of super bulky yarn. Use a multi-colored yarn or self-striping yarn to get extra color. 6 sizes: infant (0 - 6 months), baby (6 - 12 months) toddler (1-3 years), child (3+ years), adult small/woman/teen, and adult large (man). Designed by AspenLeafKnits
Parallelogram Hat
Slouchy beanie with a fun geometric pattern in knit and purl stitches. Quick knit in one skein - 73 - 87 yards (67 - 80 m) - of super bulky yarn. Designed by Georgia Farrell.
Wolfpup Hat
Fast knit in super bulky yarn. The fluffy lining of this cozy ear flap hat is knitted separately and popped inside with a simple whipstitch. The easy pompoms are made with fake fur. Full tutorial.
