Hat Knitting Patterns for beanies, slouchy hats, berets and more knit with multicolor, self-striping, and variegated yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/4/25.
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Free Patterns
Diagonal Brimmed Hat
Multidirection hat with brim knit flat on the bias and then the crown knit in stockinette in the round. Gorgeous use for variegated and self-striping yarn. Designed by Susan Preston. Bulky weight yarn.
Weather the Weather Hat
Unisex beanie featuring a zigzag stitch pattern inspired by storm fromt symbols on weather maps. Great with variegated or solid color yarn. Sizes X-Small/Child, Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Megan Williams. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and Sayleywayley
U-Turn Hat Knit Flat
This hat is knitted flat from side to side WITHOUT short rows. Perfect for showcasing variegated yarn – especially for that stash sock yarn. Designed by Sybil R for fingering yarn.
Sugar Maple Hat
I just made a hat from this pattern myself. It was super easy and relaxing knitting, and perfect for one skein of DK handdyed yarn I had. Easy slouchy beanie hat perfect for semi-solid and variegated colorways. Designed by Katie Mack. DK weight yarn.
Coral Reef Hat
Cozy hat with cables separated by eyelets and a folded brim. Great showcase for handdyed or variegated yarn. Designed by Asita Krebs. Uses one skein 153 - 175 yards (140 - 160 m) DK weight yarn.
Multi Directional Hat
Beanie knit with an 8 row repeat diagonal stitch. Uses just 1 skein 147 yds of the recommended yarn. Great with gradient yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Twist Stitch Hat
Beanie hat knit with a diamond lattice in twisted stitches. Great with self-striping and multicolored yarns. Uses one skein of recommended fingering weight yarn. Designed by Noro. May only be free a limited time.
Ridges Hat
Ridged hat with a folded brim knit in the round with welts that create a satisfyingly squishy and stretchy hat. Great with self-striping and multicolored yarns. Designed by Joey Low. May only be free a limited time.
Diagonale
Slouchy beanie hat knit flat with unique construction. Ideal for beginner knitters. 4 Sizes. Great with handdyed, variegated or solid color yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead. Fingering weight yarn.
Gondola Cables
Beanie hat knit seamlessly starting with the cabled band, then the crown and ribbed brim are picked up and knit separately. The hat is knit in three directions, which allows for interesting color patterns to emerge with self-striping and gradient yarns. Designed by Laura Birek. Uses one skein 150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m) Worsted weight yarn.
Alata
Beanie hat knit flat in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. 6 Sizes. Great with handdyed, variegated or solid color yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead. Chunky weight yarn.
Mona Hat
Knitted tubes are braided and seamed to the base of the hat, creating stylish hat that keeps your ears extra warm. Great showcase for handdyed or variegated yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan. Uses one skein 153 - 175 yards (140 - 160 m) DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Seed Stitch Hat
Easy slouchy hat knit with a 2 row repeat seed stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Uses one skein 87 yards (80 m).
Stormy Waters
Easy unisex beanie hat perfect for semi-solid and variegated colorways, for that special one skein. The style is unisex, thus making the design perfect for everyone in your family. Designed by Elena Nodel. Uses one skein 130 - 150 yards (119 - 137 m) Worsted weight yarn.
Jinx Hat
Easy ribbed beanie hat that can be worn slouchy or fold the brim up for a closer fit. Great with gradient, ombre, or self-striping yarn. Designed by Katie Mack. DK weight yarn.
Warm the Line Beanie
Slouchy or close fit beanie hat knit with a 10 row repeat grid texture. Designed for the #WarmTheLine 2020 voting project, knit one (or two or three) up and keep someone warm while they wait in line to vote! Great with handdyed, variegated or solid color yarn. Designed by Rosemary (Romi) Hill. Uses less than one skein 175 yards (160 m) DK weight yarn.
Quest Cloche
Quest option #1 is worked in stockinette stitch with linen stitch above a jaunty brim, while Quest option #2 is worked in a honeycomb stitch to give it texture and depth. Great with variegated or solid color yarn. 3 sizes. Designed by Laura Nelkin for Knitty. Worsted weight yarn.
Lydia Lace Hat
Slightly slouchy lace beanie knit with a 4 row Little Arrowhead Lace. Great with variegated or solid color yarn. Sizes X-Small/Child, Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. Uses 246 yards (225 m) of fingering weight yarn.
Twisted Stripes Hat
Hat knit with a 1 row repeat that creates a swirling texture that showcases multicolored yarn. 2 Sizes. Uses 1 skein 5oz/141g of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Darla J. Fanton for Red Heart.
Touch of Lace Hat
This beanie features a side lace detail. Great for that half skein of sock yarn in your stash. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Marie Dooley.
Déalan Dé Cloche
Cable hat knit sideways and shaped with short rows. Designed by Ciara NÃ ReachtnÃn. Worsted weight yarn.
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Swirled Sprinkles Hat
This beanie features a ribbed fold up brim, a delicate spiral stitch pattern in the crown, and a pompom. Designed by Kaitlin Blasing for bulky yarn on smaller needles.
MS Slouch Hat
Slouchy beanie knit in a 2 row moss/seed stitch with a twisted rib brim. Uses 1 skein, 175yd/160m/100g, of Aran weight yarn. 4 sizes: 17in, 19in, 21in, 23in, 43.24cm, 48.25cm, 53.25cm, 58.5cm. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
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Phoenix Beanie
Cables and slipped stitches in a 4 row repeat showcase multicolored yarn. Uses 1 skein - 68 - 70 yards (62 - 64 m) - of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katey Stolhammer.
Fractured Light Hat
Kirsten Kapur designed this lace slouchy hat that looks great with variegated yarn. Also has a matching pattern for fingerless mitts!
Patterns for Purchase
Circle and Square Hat
Unqiue hat that starts with an oval, worked in the round, and ends with a square, all completely seamless and without any purl stitches. This hat looks especially attractive in a self-striping or gradient yarn. Uses one skein 416 - 459 yards (380 - 420 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Martina Behm. Available in English and German
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
Inspector Bucket Hat
Brimmed bucket hat with picot edge, braid hat band, and welted top. Finally, it is embellished with knitted roses. Easily adapted to a more masculine version by simplifying the brim and omitting the floral embellishments. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mimi Kezer
Riverbend Beanie Hat
Hat knits up quickly using 2 different colors of super bulky yarn. Use a multi-colored yarn or self-striping yarn to get extra color. 6 sizes: infant (0 - 6 months), baby (6 - 12 months) toddler (1-3 years), child (3+ years), adult small/woman/teen, and adult large (man). Designed by AspenLeafKnits
Muratura Sideways Slouchy Hat
Slouchy beanie with a textured stitch that showcases multicolored yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
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