Free hat knitting patterns for beanies, slouchy hats, berets and more knit with lace designs and just one skein of the recommended yarn. All knit with one skein of the recommended yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/19/25
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Free Patterns
Hazelnut Hat and Mitts
Matching set of beanie and fingerless mitts knit with cable and lace. Each uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Romi- Dame La Lata.
Lace Beret
Tam knit with a 4 round repeat lace texture. 2 sizes. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sara Kay Hartmann. Pictured project by k8iowa
Cascade Hat
Two lace panels, both knit in an 8 round repeat, featuring cables and lace inspired by waves and ripples of a waterfall. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Ziggy Zag Hat
One skein slouchy hat with vertical zizag stripes of lace and texture. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Elise Designs.
Vine Slouch Hat
Easy hat in sizes for the whole family knit with a 4 round repeat climbing vine stitch. Sizes Newborn to Large Adult. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Daylily Hat
Lace and cable flowers bloom on this exquisite one skein hat. Includes both charts and written instructions. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Hemerocallis Hat designed by Ksenia Komarova.
Dekargar Hat
One skein hat in adult and toddler sizes knit with lace and twisted stitches. Includes written row by row instructions and charts. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Rita Tulo.
Oliva Hat
Light, slouchy beanie knit with an eye-catching lace leaf design. Uses less than one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Romi- Dame La Lata.
More Free Patterns
Cumulus Hat
Lace one skein hat knit with twisted rib in motifs that could be clouds or hearts. Uses less than one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lana Jois for Knitty.
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Hat
Easy one skein beret knit in with lace diamonds. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Fanning.
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Off Grid Hat
Easy slightly slouchy beanie knit with a 12 round repeat lace. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plucky Knitter Design.
Bijou Hat
Easy lace hat knit with a 4 round repeat. Uses 1 skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Valeria Garcia.
Gardenia Hat
Beautiful hat with a cable and lace inspired by flowers and plants. Perfect for transitional weather. Uses 1 skein of Sport weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Karie Westermann.
Cengkeh Beanie Hat
Inspired by aromatic clove buds, this hat features a gorgeous lace and cable design that's perfect for transitional weather. 2 sizes. Cengkeh means clove in Bahasa Indonesia. Uses 1 skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Amelia Putri.
Diamond Twist Hat
Lovely beanie with interlocking lace diamonds with some twisted stitch diamonds inside. Perfect for transitional weather. Uses 1 skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Hand.
Falling Water Slouchy Hat
Lace slouchy hat inspired by art deco style. 2 sizes. Both charted and written instructions are provided. Uses 1 skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rose Beck.
Patterns for Purchase
Squash Blossom Hat
Beautiful hat with delicate lace floral pattern and a slightly slouchy fit. Uses less than one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign
Laurel Hat
Lace hat with lacy leaf panels and bobble berries. 4 sizes. Two of the sizes use just one skein of Worsted yarn. Designed by Lauren Rad
Meandrous Hat
Lace beanie in child and adult sizes with lovely zig-zagging pattern. Uses less than one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by BeEweniqueBoutique
Alafairr Hat
Slouchy beret knit with lace leaves inspired by delicate Japanese knitted lace. Uses less than one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign
Autumn Gold Lace Hat
One skein hat knit with an all-over cable and lace stitch. Options to knit flat or in the round. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by Faye Perriam-Reed
Castilleja Hat
Slouchy lace hat with a floral pattern inspired by the wildflowers Castilleja, or Indian Paintbrush. Uses one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by MariaOlsonDesigns
Porthtowan Hat
Lace hat with options to knit as a beanie or slouchy hat suitable for all year round. Includes written and charted instruction. Uses one skein of Fingering yarn. Designed by Faye Perriam-Reed
