Free knitting patterns for baby and adult hats that are knit with square shapes and tops. Many are knit flat and are easy. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 1/15/24
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Free Patterns
Angel Cat Ear Hat
Featuring a 4 row repeat berry stitch and cable pattern this square hat is knit flat with earflaps for extra warmth. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Olivia Craftox.
Brioche Cat Hat
Square shaped hat knit as a simple round tube with a 2 round repeat bricohe stitch. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Sills for Gritty Knits .
Dream Catcher Baby Hat
Easy baby hat knit in one piece with a striped basketweave texture and no decreases. Matching free baby blanket pattern. Sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months. Great stashbuster. Worsted weight yarn. Quick baby shower gift! Designed by Susan B. Anderson for Spud & Chloë. Pictured projects by designer and carrlin
Reversible Hat
Square shaped hat knit in the round knit with three colors in a 4 round repeat that also looks great when turned inside out. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sassy Skein.
Boxy Hat or Bag
Easy versatile project knit in the round that creates a cute hat or pouch. Includes photo tutorials. Worsted weight yarn. Mrs. Claus Boxy Hat designed by Tellybean Knits.
Four Hats Knit Flat
Square Cabled Hat, Square Moss Stitch Hat, Rib Brim Hat, and Ribbed Hat, all knit flat. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Rico.
Rainbow Double Pom Pom Hat
Easy square top hat featuring a rainbow across the top with two cloud pompoms. Hat knit in the round but there is no decrease section! Web pattern for size size 0-3 months is free. More sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 12 mos
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
Easy Floppy Hat
Easy hat knit flat in one rectangle with a two row repeat Twisted Rib and then seamed. I think this would be a great beginner pattern. Includes photo tutorials. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Edie Eckman.
Mock Cable Newborn Baby Hat
Easy baby hat knit flat in one piece with a zigag texture in knit and purl stitches. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Quick baby shower gift! Designed by Marie Jane for Cute and Craftie.
More Free Patterns
Quick Cabled Hat
Hat knit flat in a 10 row repeat cable and seed stitch, and then folded at the top leaving a longer flap in back and sewn at the sides. Ear shapes are formed by sewing. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Cardigan and Pompoms Hat 5383
Long-sleeved baby cardigan and double pompom hat are both knit flat in pieces then seamed. Sizes 0-3; 3-6; 6-9; 9-12; 12-18; 18-24 months. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. May only be free a limited time.
Gamut Hat
This square hat knit is knit sideways flat, seamed, and finished with tassels. Great showcase for self-striping and variegated yarn. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
Checkered Baby Hat
Easy baby hat knit flat in one piece, folded, and seamed. Sizes: 18-24 months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Driggs Ave. Hattitude
Square-topped hat knit in 2 color Garter Block. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Fool For All Seasons
Square-topped hat in sizes for the whole family knit in the round with a stranded geometric design with no decreases and jester pomballs at points. Sizes Baby, Toddler/Preschooler, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large. Great stashbuster. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Schira for Knitty.
Sweet Striped Baby Hat
Fun baby hat knit in two rectangles with ribbing knit on after seaming. Designed by Keira Wiggins for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
I’m a Hoot Hat
Owl baby hat knit flat in one piece in square shape with owl face and tassels for feathers. Eyes are intarsia. Sizes: 6-12 months and 18-24 months. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Baby Cardigan and Hat
Long-sleeved sweater with offset front and straight topped hat knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 6 Months. Suitable for beginners according to the designer Phildar. DK weight yarn.
Check Stitch Baby Hat and Cardigan
Matching baby sweater and square hat knit in an 8 row repeat two color checkerboard pattern in easy slip stitch colorwork (one color per row). Hat and cardigan are both knit flat. Sized from newborn to 2 years. From Yarnspirations.
Patterns for Purchase
Sophisti-Cat Hat
Free with Kindle Unlimited. Sophisticated square hat with cables and welted texture knit in one skein of bulky yarn. One of the 31 hat knitting patterns in the book Knitted Beanies and Slouchy Hats by Diane Serviss. Also available for purchase as Kindle or Paperback.
Dragon Slayer Hat
Square topped hat inspired by the chainmaille helmet that valiant knights would wear with long earflaps, statement cable, and square shape. Knits up quickly with one skein of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Diane Serviss for Pixiebell Elfinwear.
Celtic Braid Square Hat
Slouchy square hat for the whole family with a beautiful celtic braid panel that lines up nicely with a ribbed hem. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Kids, Adult. Knits up quickly with one skein of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Pelletier.
Fair Isle Square Hat
A two color diamond vortex design knit in a square shape with ties at the top to form a crown. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Dejana Knezevic.
4 Hat Set
No longer free. 4 hats perfect for the whole family including Cabled Square Hat knit flat, Cabled Beret, Ribby Pull-on Hat, and Slouchy Pull-on Hat (not pictured). Sizes 4-6 yrs, 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs, Adult. Designed by Hayfield. Aran weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Jackson Hat
Easy square baby hat with textured stitch and no shaping. Sizes available 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Craig.
