Free Knitting Patterns for hats in sizes for the whole family - baby through adult. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/31/24
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Free Patterns
Little Pumpkin Hat
Earflap hat for the whole family knit with a 4 round repeat texture. Sizes for the whole family: newborn to adult large. DK weight yarn. Designed by Asita Krebs. Available in English and German
Sunset Slouch Hat
Striped beanie hat for the whole family with button to hold a removable knit flower. Sizes for the whole family: newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, preteen, adult female. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Stevenson.
Sunset Slouch Hat
Slouchy beanie hat for the whole family with an easy stranded chevron design on a background of self-striping or gradient yarn. Sizes for the whole family: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Flurry Flap Hats
Earflap hat for the whole family. Sizes for the whole family: Baby, Child, Adult Small, Adult Large Hat Circumference: 16 (18¼, 20½, 22 ¾)". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kim Hamlin. Pictured projects by designer and jhc1221
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
Antler Toque
Beanie hat with antler cables sized for the whole family. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes for the whole family: To Fit: Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Large). Designed by Tin Can Knits
Ellis Hat
Easy hat with slouchy or close fit beanie options with sizes for the whole family. Rated easy by Ravelrers. DK weight yarn. Sizes for the whole family: baby (toddler, child/adult S, adult M, adult L). Designed by Knox Mountain Knit Co.
More Free Patterns
Syxx Hat
Knit in the round, this hat features a textured band that is fun and easy to work in a slip stitch pattern that uses only one color at a time. DK weight yarn. Sizes for the whole family: To fit head circumference 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) inches/40.5 (46, 51, 56, 61) cm. Designed by Sashka Macievich
Northward
Beanie hat with chunky cables sized for the whole family. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes for the whole family: baby (child, adult SM, adult L). Designed by Tin Can Knits
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.
Timber Trail Hat
Slouchy hat for the whole family features an off center simple cable. It is offered in Baby Bear (Child) size, Mama Bear (Adult medium) size and Papa Bear (Adult large) size. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jennifer Lysen. Worsted weight yarn.
Family Sweaters and Hats
Perfect for family portraits! Matching pullover sweaters with colorful geometric yokes and hats with a matching design in adult and child sizes. There's even a matching dog sweater! Adult sizes Adult XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Child Sizes 2, 4, and 6. Dog Sizes Small, Medium, and Large Dog. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
Clayoquot Toque
Like father, like son with these matching hats for new baby and proud daddy by Tin Can Knits. This modern fair-isle hat comes in multiple sizes, from Newborn to Adult, so parent and child can be two of a kind at any age! Great stash buster!
Barley Hat
Tin Can Knits designed this easy hat pattern that adds style by contrasting panels of garter stitch and stockinette. Sizes for the whole family from Baby to Adult Large. (Looks to me like the baby is wearing their Flax sweater also on this page.)
Uljhan Beanie
Designed by DesiLoop, this unisex hat uses 2×2 rib and 1×1 cable to form the pattterns. Sizes Preemie (Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child/Teen, Small Adult, Large Adult)
Mommy and Me Beanies
Matching ribbed pompom hats in adult and baby sizes. This is a great beginner level hat pattern according to the designer. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Aran weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Reagan Beanie
Cabled hat for Newborn, Infant, Adult sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Long of Knifty Little Thing who allows sale of the finished hats with credit.
Stovetop Hat
Slouchy hat with diamond cables, rope cables, and texture. Sizing: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Prism Hat Trio
3 easy colorwork hats including Triangles, Dots, and Stripes. Sizing: baby (toddler, child, adult SM, adult L). DK weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Light and Shadow Hat
Textured tam or beanie with delicate cables. Sizing: baby (toddler, child, adult SM, adult L). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Bumble Hat
This easy beanie hat has a simple stylish texture. Knit in a solid color or with tweedy color changes if you like. Top off with a pom-pom. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Scally Driver’s Cap
This driving or newsboy style cap comes in baby, child, and adult sizes.
Crocus Hat
Slouchy hat with allover floral lace motif pattern from KatyTricot. Sizes Toddler (Child, Adult S) Adult M, Adult L
Hiver Slouchy Hat and Scarf
A simple slouchy hat with an interesting reversible texture, folded brim and fun I-cord loop on the top. Toddler, Child, Adult sizes
Cool Wool Hat and Cowl Set
This set is sized for toddler, child, teen and adult and can take one skein of chunky weight yarn. The hat is knitted sideways, using short rows and the cowl is a simple wrap-style neck scarf with a button closure.
