Free knitting patterns for hats with matching cowls, scarves, and mittens. Updated 10/14/2025.
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Free Patterns
Va et Viens Hat and Cowl
Come and go (Va et Viens) in style with this matching set knit with zigzag stripes. Designed for 6 colors it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Angie Lachance.
Reversible Cable and Garter Scarf and Hat
Completely reversible accessories that look the same on both sides knit with an 8 row/round repeat ribbed cable. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Alice Kalush.
Rise and Shine Hat and Cowl Set
Matching hat and cowl knit in two colors with a 2 round repeat slipped stitch pattern. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sarah E. Chapman.
Dueling Gradients Set
Matching slouchy hat and fingerless mitts set knit with deep corrugated rib in different gradient yarns. As a bonus, the mitts feature a secret pocket to hold cash, card, or other small item. Great stash buster for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Coffee Shop Set
Matching hat and scarf set knit with an 8 row repeat cable that a perfect showcase for self-striping yarn. Uses just one ball (200g) of the recommended DK weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek.
Laurie Cable Rib Cowl and Hat Set
Hat with matching cowl knit with a ribbing with staggered knots or Xes of cables. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
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Checkerboard Scarf and Hat Set
Reversible matching accessories knit with alternating seed stitch squares with garter stripe blocks. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alice Kalush.
Hat and Fingerless Gloves
Classic matching slouchy beanie and mitts knit with stockinette and ribbed cuffs and brim. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Angie Lachance.
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Thekla Hat, Sweater, and Scarf Set
Matching set of hat, scarf, and pullover knit in striped 6x6 rib that creates a unique 3 dimensional look. Sizes Sweater 91 to 171 cm / 35.75 to 67.25 inches. Scarf 2 Sizes. Baby, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large. DK weight yarn. Designed by Marianne Nørbo. Kits are also available.
Fox Trail Hat and Mittens
Matching accessories in sizes for the whole family knit with cable zigzags. Sizes Baby, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large. Quick knit Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Artist's Beret and Scarf
Matching set of lace tam hat and scarf knit with a 6 row repeat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Cowlorful Hat and Cowl
Matching set with a colorful honeycomb pattern knit in easy slip stitch colorwork, one color yarn. Use self-striping yarn for extra color dimension. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shawn Torres.
Sprinkle Latte Hat and Cowl
Easy hat and matching neckwarmer knit with a two round repeat slip stitch texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gauge Yarn.
Sunflower Hat and Mittens
Matching accessories knit in easy slip stitch colorwork (one color per row) with petals formed with twisted stitches circling the center of the flower at the crown and mitten tops. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura Barker.
F882 Cabled Hat and Cowl
Set of matching hat and cowl knit with an 8 round repeat wavy cable. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Return to the Forest Set
Matching hat and buttoned cowl knit with an antler cable in an 8 row repeat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Roisin Graham.
Patterns for Purchase
Sand Rose Trio
Matching infinity scarf, fingerless mitts, and a cozy hat knit with an easy-to-memorize eyelet rib lace. The cowl and mitts are worked flat and while the hat is worked seamlessly in the round. Designed by Brigitte Reydams. DK weight yarn.
Bilberry Set
Matching accessory set of warm winter accessories: a hat, cowl and mittens with an interesting cable pattern and are quick to knit. Designed by Lina Knits. Aran weight yarn.
Zigzag Hat, Mittens and Cowl Set
Matching accessory set with zigzag textures. Designed by Faye Perriam-Reed. Aran weight yarn.
Jazerant Set
Matching cowl and hat knit with diamond lattice cable and ribbing. Designed by Emma Welford. DK weight yarn.
Stonebridge Cowl and Hat
Matching lace and garter stitch cowl and hat knit in the round. Named for the bridge (built in 1939) across Whatcom Falls in Bellingham, WA. Designed by IsolaHandmade. Worsted weight yarn.
Fallberry Mitts, Hat, and Scarf
Matching accessory set in two sizes (S/L), that features a deeply-textured lace pattern. Designed by Anne Hanson. Sport weight yarn.
Harriet Button Cloche and Cowl
Matching set of hat and buttoned neckwarmer knit in a lace pattern with bobble details. Designed by JenniLansing. Chunky weight yarn.



























