Hat Knitting Patterns for beanies, slouchy hats, berets and more knit with multicolor, self-striping, and variegated yarn. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
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.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Red Heart Yarn With Love yarn at Joann
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.
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.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
- Get the recommended Lion Brand® Landscapes® Yarn at Joann
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
Sockhead Slouch Hat
This slouchy, comfy beanie is the perfect project for that one skein of sock yarn that is way too special to put on your feet. Easy hat knit with a wide ribbed brim and stockinette crown. Sizes baby, child, teen, adult small, medium, large, extra-large. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Amy Odin. Uses 155 - 415 yards (142 - 379 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and SourCherries
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.
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Hedgehog Fibres Merino Singles yarn on Etsy
- See more Flat Knit Hat Patterns
Basalt Hat
Beanie with a simple stranded colorwork pattern inspired by the shapes of basalt rock formations. The hat would work in a solid and a gradient yarn as shown here, or in two solid contrast colors. Sizes Child, Adult, Large Adult. Fingering yarn. Designed by Torya Winters for Knotions.
Spiced Pear Mimosa
This herringbone stitch hat is the perfect hat for colorful, variegated or handspun yarn since the herringbone stitch displays the colors beautifully. Designed by Alisa Folds. Sport weight.
Easy 4 Row Repeat Sonic Six Hat
This simple beanie features a 4 row repeat slip stitch rib pattern that's stretchy and perfect for showcasing variegated yarn. 2 Sizes. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Arwen Golden.
More Free Patterns
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern – scroll down to the bottom of the target page and look for CLICK HERE
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Pompom Hat Knitting Patterns
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern
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- See the Ravelry page
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.
Butterfly Beret
Ingrid Fallon designed this hat for Red Heart that uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Great for multi-color yarn!
Quilted Lattice Hat
Slouchy hat knit with an 8 row slipped stitch pattern. Uses 1 skein - 110 - 120 yards (101 - 110 m) - of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Briana K Designs. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the pdf on Etsy
- Get the recommended madelinetosh Tosh Chunky yarn
Reversible Cloche
This cloche is one of my most popular pins. It is designed by Mary Keenan and can be worn by those who have hair or don’t.
Mochi Plus Spiral Hat
Designed by Sandi Rosner at Crystal Palace Yarns for Mochi Plus yarn, this hat can has two types of folded brims and is fun to knit with its unusual spiral assembly. The sizing is for an average woman, but tips for making child size and extra large are included. Pictured project by sheilamae
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the yarn recommended by the designer
- See more Multi-Color Yarn Knitting Patterns
Make Waves Hat
Designed by Yarnspirations, this slouchy beanie perfect for multi-colored or self-striping yarn.
Fractured Light Hat
Kirsten Kapur designed this lace slouchy hat that looks great with variegated yarn. Also has a matching pattern for fingerless mitts!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more knitting patterns for multi-colored yarn
- Get sport weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
Herringbone Hat
Beanie with stretchy herringbone stitch. 3 sizes. Designed by Kelly McClure. Worsted weight.
Vertigo Hat
This hat is worked flat with short rows that create swirls of multi-colored or self-striping yarn. Designed by Kerstin Michler. Pictured project by sockpr0n and Tilde. Available in English, Dutch, German, and Portuguese.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock used in the pictured project
Emergency Hat
This is a hat with a double life! It can be worn as a cowl or a hat. Just gather the drawstrings to turn it into a warm hat. Knit sideways in a reverse stocking stitch rib that spirals around the hat. You can make the drawstrings with i-cords or crochet chains. Designed by Frankie Brown. Pictured projects by sueselala and mowue
Patterns for Purchase
Incrementale Slouchy Hat
Easy beanie featuring staggered slipped stitches across a garter stitch ground made all the more effective by a gradient yarn. 4 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead
Sidewinder Beanie Hat
Easy hat with chunky, swirling texture that knits up quickly. Advanced beginner project that requires a basic knowledge of knitting terminology and knitting in the round. Pattern includes instructions for 2 different yarn weights: super bulky (weight 6) or bulky (weight 5). Uses one skein of either weight: 78 yards of super bulky yarn / 85 yards of bulky yarn. Designed by Aspen Leaf Knits
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
Easy 2 Color Hat
Choose 2 balls of different variegated colors (or two of the same) to create this easy colorful beanie. This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. I Can't Stop Knitting Beanie designed by Carolyn Doe. Worsted weight yarn.
Muratura Sideways Slouchy Hat
Slouchy beanie with a textured stitch that showcases multicolored yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
