More hat knitting Patterns knit with one skein of yarn including beanies, berets, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/14/24
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Free Patterns
Noro Cabled Hat
One skein cable hat that's a beautiful showcase for multicolor yarn. Uses one skein 100 g aran weight yarn. Designed by Noro
V Formation Hat
Cable hat knit with an 8 round 12 stitch repeat V cable inspired by the v formed by geese in flight. Uses 1 skein 150 - 180 yards (137 - 165 m) of the recommended DK weight yarn. Designed by Aimee Pelletier.
Cabled Pompom Hat
Slouchy hat knit with a 6 round repeat cable pattern. 2 Sizes. Uses 1 skein 370 yd (338m) of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Edie Eckman for Red Heart.
Delfino Hat
Hat for women and men with a unique combination of cables on a basketweave texture. Uses 1 skein 180 - 210 yards (165 - 192 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Luciana Lopez.
Bristlecone Hat
Hat in sizes for the whole family from baby to large adult. Knit in an 8 round repeat slipped stitch pattern, the hat uses 1 skein 90 - 250 yards (82 - 229 m) of DK weight yarn. Sizes Newborn (6 Month, Toddler, Teen) Adult, Large Adult. Designed by Amber Platzer Corcoran for Fancy Tiger Crafts.
Family Hat
Easy classic beanie with ribbed brim and stockinette body in 3 sizes for children, women, and men. Uses 1 skein 370 yd (338m) of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Norway Pine Hat
Hat knit with cables and moss stitch. Uses 1 skein 200 - 225 yards (183 - 206 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Srody.
F782 Cabled Hat
Hat knit with an 8 round repeat of cable and texture stitch. Uses 1 skein 163 yards (149 m) of Sport weight yarn. F782 Cabled Hat designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Beret
Beret or tam style hat that matches simple stockinette with a delicate eyelet pattern to create the pretty lace effect above the rib. Aran weight yarn. Sirdar 10633 Beret in Hayfield Bonus Aran. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Cables and Braids Hat
Hat knit with a 6 round repeat of a cable pattern with a ribbed brim. Uses 1 skein 219 yards (200 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alison Manning for Estelle Yarns .
Everybody Hat
Just one round repeat in one skein of yarn! Easy classic ribbed beanie in 3 sizes for the family. Uses 1 skein 315 yds/288 m of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Olive Branch Hat
Cable hat with options for beanie or slouch style. Uses just one skein 145 - 180 yards (133 - 165 m) of Worsted weight yarn. There are also matching cowl and mitts patterns avaialble. Designed by Rebecca Woelber
Cable Rib Hat
Easy messy bun hat or beanie in baby, child, and adult sizes. It can be made with or without a hole in the top for a messy bun or ponytail. The brim features a vertical cable pattern. Uses 1 skein 100 - 110 yards (91 - 101 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knitting with Chopsticks. Web version is free.
Portland Cap
Easy classic hat knit with ribbing and a round of cables. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses just one skein 109 yards (100 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Mary Pranica for Blue Sky Fibers
Frondescence
One skein hat knit with a chevron cable pattern inspired by the opening of leaves but it reminds me of arrows. Child and Adult Sizes 18 mo–4 years[4 years-–adult S, adult L]. Uses just one skein 85 - 167 yards (78 - 153 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Felgate for Knitty
First Tracks Beanie
One skein hat knit with cables and mock cables inspired by ski tracks in snow. Uses just one skein 90 - 120 yards (82 - 110 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caitlin Shaw.
Head Cozy
Easy hat knit flat with a 6 round repeat and a rolled brim. Uses just one skein 31/2oz/100g ball of Worsted weight yarn. Suitable for beginners. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
A Slouch for Josie
Easy hat knit with one skein of yarn in a 2 round repeat brioche-tuck. Uses 1 skein 100g/182yd/166m of Aran weight yarn. 6 sizes. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Patterns for Purchase
Mossy Lane Hat
This one skein hat combines a mixture of ribbing and twists to create a beautiful texture which adds warmth and comfort to this hat, all without having to use a cable needle. Knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah McCallum
Hooligan Hat
Cable beanie hat with a beautiful and unique twisted stitch pattern. 2 sizes. Knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Catrina Frost
Oliver Hat
Beanie hat with crisp lines of twisted stitches against reverse stockinette background. Even though it has cables crossing all over the place, this hat is very stretchy. Knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by MJ Kim
Festivus Hat
Hat with cables and bobble stitches inspired by the leaves and berries of the mistletoe plant. Knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Francoise Danoy
Esme Hat
Cable hat knit with one skein of DK weight yarn in 2 sizes. Designed by Paulina Popiolek
Double Twist Beanie
Hat knit with a 2 row repeat with one skein of worsted weight yarn in sizes from child 2 years to adult large. Instructions to knit flat or in the round. Designed by RedBasketCrafts.com
Great Hall Hat
Beret with a lattice cabled pattern. Uses one skein 190 - 225 yards (174 - 206 m) of DK yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
