Free knitting patterns knit with one ball of Aran weight yarn or less. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/20/24
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Free Patterns
Cottage Hat
Simple 1x1 cables in an 8 round repeat create a wavy for this hat that is finished with interesting, but uncomplicated crown shaping. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Dawn Henderson.
Cass Cable Hat
This beanie features a cable braid high on the crown created with an interesting construction. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Maria Larraga.
Triple Cabled Rib Beanie
The ribs of this beanie twine into eye-catching cables at the crown. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Calla.
Double Cable Hat
I love the way the smaller cables in this hat transform into large cables on the crown. Hat is knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Laura 7037
Cable brimmed hat knit flat. Uses 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Whiting.
Two Saffron Hats
Beret and bobble beanie hat using the same 8 round cable design interpreted in two different styles. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louisa Harding.
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Thorn Hat
Cabled hat in three sizes for baby, child, and adult. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Hoffman.
Uni Cabled Hat
Unique hat with medallions framed with rope cables that flow from the brim. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Aida Sofie Knits.
Aran Hat
Diamond cables alternate with sections of moss stitch in this gansey inspired slouchy hat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Tonidale Hat
Pompom hat knit with a 6 round repeat cable and seed stitch design. Uses one skein 180 yards of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Felicia Kulp.
Cabled Bobble Hat
Toque knit flat with an 8 row repeat cable pattern and finished with pompom. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Sideways Cabled Hat
Pixie hat with body knit sideways in cozy cables. Super Bulky weight yarn. Glitter Cabled Hat designed by Mari Lynn Patrick for Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Abernathy Hat
Hat with a variety of cables in slouchy or cap style. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Terri Kruse.
Cable Beanie Hat
Simple unisex beanie knit with ribbing and cable detail. Great with gradient and self-striping yarn. Uses one skein 100 metres/110 yards of Aran yarn. Designed by Mairin Ni Dhonncha
One Skein Cable Hat
Beanie hat featuring an easy cable design. Uses just one ball 150 – 160 yards / 137 - 146 m (80 – 86 g) of the recommended Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tricotazo
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Skep Hat
Beanie hat with honeycomb cables up one side and welting inspired by bee hives. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Sizes 18 (20, 22)”/ 46 (51, 56) cm circumference. Designed by Jennifer Hagan.