Free knitting patterns for easy beanies, slouchy hats, berets that are easy, including beginner hats, one skein, and hats knit flat. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/9/24
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Free Patterns
Easiest Knitted Hat Ever
Perfect hat for absolute beginners, this hat is knit from a rectangle of garter stitch and seamed sideways to create the vertical texture. No decreases, DPNs, or even purl stitches! Sizes from baby to adult and options for 6 different yarn weights. Designed by Yay For Yarn Patterns. Web version is free.
Afton Hat
Only two increase rounds! Using only knit and purl stitches, you can make a classic unisex beanie in only a day or so. Perfect for beginners who want to try knitting in the round without fiddling with dpns. Uses just one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Camilyn Crane.
Reflection Rib Beanie
Super easy unisex hat knit flat with a 2 row repeat rib, no separate brim and a few increases at crown. Perfect for beginners! Great showcase for that one ball of self-striping Sport weight yarn you've been saving in your stash. Designed by Spotlight.
Seed Rib Hat
Easy one skein beanie knit with a 2 round repeat seed rib with 1 round repeat ribbed brim. Uses just one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by LB Design.
Ade Beanie
You can't get easier than this hat that's knit flat in a garter stitch rectangle and then seamed. No decreases, just knit stitch. Perfect for beginners! Bonus: it uses just one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda. A kit is also available.
Ade Beanie
I love triangle motifs! Quick and easy, this one skein hat features textured triangles and a large pompom. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Uses just one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ola Ogunlolu.
Bright Stripes Beanie
Knit flat in garter stitch stripes and seamed, this is an easy colorful hat. As a bonus, it's designed for 4 colors, so it's also great for stash busting leftover Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons. A kit is also available.
Brassica Hat
I love wide brim hats like this because they are so flattering. Rated very easy by other knitters, this one skein hat is knit in the round with a wide ribbed brim and slouchy knit stitch crown. Uses one skein of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tiffany Kuzniar.
Simplest Slouchy Hat
Easy hat knit in the round with just knit, purl, K2tog. Uses one skein of 150 - 210 yards (137 - 192 m) of Worsted/Aran weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Great showcase for multicolor or handdyed yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
- Get the free knitting pattern.
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Worsted at Amazon
- See more of Irina's knitting patterns
Say Hi to High Beanie
Easy hat knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lyudmila Aksenik.
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.
More Free Patterns
Easy 8 Row Repeat Thistle Cap
Unisex beanie hat knit with an 8 row repeat cable stitch. Sizes infant (16.5"/42cm), toddler (18.5"/47cm), child (20"/51cm), women m (22"/56cm), women l/men s (23"/58cm), men m (25"/63.5cm), men l (26"/66cm). Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Liz Abinante. Pictured projects by HappyGoLucky and designer.
1 Skein Seed Stitch Hat
Slouchy beanie knit with a rolled stockinette brim and seed stitch crown. Quick knit in 1 skein of super bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer. Designed by Ubaldo Feliciano-Hernandez for Lion Brand.
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- Get the recommended Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Yarn at Lion Brand yarn
Lomond Hat
Hood style hat is knit with a double moss stitch band worked flat, then joined in the round for the stockinette crown. Short row shaping is added for a better fit, keeping your ears cosy! Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses less than 1 skein - 112 yards (102 m) - of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Littletheorem.
Easy 8 Row Repeat Frankie Hat
2-color slouchy beanie knit uses an easy technique of slipping stitches to create a beautiful latticed colour effect in an 8 row repeat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jacqui Verbeek. Pictured projects by designer and FybrCraft.
Easy 2 Row Repeat Graham Hat
Reversible slouchy unisex beanie knit with a 2 row repeat broken rib stitch. 2 Sizes. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jennifer Adams. Worsted weight yarn.
Belugah Slouch Hat and Beanie
Easy hat with a 2 row repeat stitch. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Skills: knit, purl, P2tog, K2tog. Choose from either a slouch or beanie style. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kelly McClure.
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.
Absolute Slouch
Slouchy beanie knit flat and seamed, featuring slipped stitches over garter stitch. Rated easy by Ravelrers and designer says it's perfect for beginners. 3 sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Harmonium Slouch Hat and Beanie
Light and drapey lace hat with a 2 row repeat stitch that's easy to memorize and is simple enough for knitters who are new to lace knitting. Choose from either a slouch or beanie style. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kelly McClure.
Patterns for Purchase
Mikki Simple Rib Hat
Separate detailed instructions are included to knit this hat either FLAT on a pair of SINGLE POINTED needles/or IN THE ROUND on DPNs. This easy ribbed unisex hat comes in sizes for the whole family from baby to adults. Designed by Pure Hand Knits. Aran weight yarn.
Basketcase Hat
No decreases so no fiddling with dpns! Easy hat knit with a basketweave texture and crown is created with folding. Uses just one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by handmade by SMINÉ.
Squish Me Cap
Easy slouchy unisex hat in four sizes (XS/S/M/L) with a welted pattern that expands and contracts to give the piece luscious, cozy volume. The deep knit/purl texture gives body and definition, encouraging the hat to collapse into soft folds. Easy to work stitches and a simple, one-piece circular construction make this a great option for last minute gift knitting—one that travels well and is suitable for any age or gender. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Anne Hanson. DK weight yarn.
Easy Cornice Earflap Hat
Easier than it looks! Despite the elegant architectural design, Cornice uses only knit and purl stitches, plus simple increases and decreases to shape the earflaps and crown, making it an easy knit. 5 sizes. Rated easy by Ravelrers. DK weight yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Easy Bubble Beanie Hat
Easy beanie knit in stripes using the fun bubble stitch. You could also use gradient yarn. The designer also includes a video tutorial. Great stashbuster! Rated easy by Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kristen McDonnell for Studio Knit,
Sunday Pictorial Beret
Garter stitch beret knit flat. This simple pattern is a great introduction to hat knitting, simple shaping and basic sewing up. Knitted flat with every row knit it is a quick and easy knit. Pictured projects by the designer and shilao. Designed by Susan Crawford.
Cable Wrap Beanie
Slouchy hat knit sideways so the cables run horizontally around your head, almost like a scarf, with the cables making a natural slouch. Designed by Katrine Hammer. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
