Free Knitting Pattern

Flat Knit Slouch Hat Knitting Pattern- a beginner-friendly pattern with a textured, marbled design.

If you’re new to knitting switching from single point to circular needles can seem daunting. The majority of hat patterns use circular needles so you won’t have to sew a seam. Circular needles can be tricky to wield if you’re a beginner knitter accustomed to straight needles. In my years of creating patterns for this blog, I’ve come across two distinct kinds of knitters: anti-seam sewing and anti-circular needles.

This Marbled Slouch Hat Knitting Pattern is knit flat so it’s perfect for those who like to avoid circular needles.

This hat features a ribbed brim, slouchy shape with a simple textured pattern.

Flat Knit Slouch Hat Knitting Pattern

Needles: Size US 7 single point knitting needles

Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Toasted Almond (1 skein)

Gauge: 4 inches = 18 sts.

(note- hat is worked flat and then seamed)

Cast on 81 sts. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 1 inch.

Next row: Knit across row, increasing 5 stitches evenly along the way. (86 sts)

Next row: Purl.

Stitch Pattern:

Row 1 (Right Side): *K3, P2; repeat from *, end K1.

Row 2: Knit across.

Row 3: *K1, P1, K1, P2; repeat from *, end K1

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *K2, P1, K1, P1; repeat from *, end P1.

Row 6: Knit across.

Work in the 6 rows of the stitch pattern until the piece measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge. End with row 6.

Shape crown:

Next row: *K3, P2tog; repeat from *, end K1. (69  sts.)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: *K2, P2tog; repeat from *, end K1. (52)sts.

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: *K1, P2tog; repeat from *, end K1. (35 sts.)

Next row: Knit across.

Next row: *P2tog; repeat from *, end K1. (18 sts.)

Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull through remaining stitches. Sew side seam.

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Easy Baby Socks Knitting Pattern- knit flat and ideal for beginners!

Socks are usually my least favorite thing to knit. Whenever I work a small piece on double point needles I inevitably end up dropping stitches. Add in the turning heels and grafting toes and you have a frustrating knitting project, in my opinion at least.

This Easy Baby Socks Knitting Pattern is straightforward, beginner-friendly and best of all, it’s knit on single point needles! The booties are worked in garter stitch with a ribbed cuffed.

Note- I usually get a lot of questions about what “M1” means in a pattern. “M1” means “make 1 stitch”. It’s an increase that’s created between stitches. Here’s an illustration showing how M1 is done.

Easy Baby Socks Knitting Pattern

Yarn: Weight 4 (I used Lion Brand Jeans in Topstitch and in Khaki and Caron Simply Soft Stripes)

Needles: Size US 6 single point

Guage: 2 inches = 8 sts.

Size: 6- 12 months

(Make 2)

Cast on 23 sts.

Row 1: Knit across.

Row 2: K11. M1. K1. M1. K11. (25 sts)

Row 3: K1. M1. Knit to last stitch M1. K1. (27 sts)

Row 4: Knit across.

Row 5: K12. M1. K3. M1. K12 (29 sts)

Row 6: Same as 3rd row. (31 sts)

Row 7: Knit.

Row 8: K13. M1. K5. M1. K13. (33 sts)

Knit each row until pieces 1 1/2 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shape instep

Row 1 (Right Side): K19. K2tog. Sl1P. Bring yarn to the front of work. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

Row 2: Sl1P. K6. K2tog. Sl1P. Bring yarn to the front of the work. Turn.

Repeat last row 8 times more.

Next row (Right Side): Sl1P. Knit to end of row.

Next row: Knit across all sts. 23 sts remaining.

Next row: (K3. M1) twice. K11. (M1. K3) twice. (27 sts)

Next row: Knit across all stitches.

Knit for 4 rows.

Next row: (WS). (K7. M1) 3 times. K6. (30 sts)

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 3 inches. Bind off.

Finishing: Fold sock over and sew the leg and foot seam.

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Thick and Quick Hat Knitting Pattern- an easy project in the prettiest self-striping yarn.

Yay- I finally got around to making a hat for myself! I knit for the kids so much that I often leave myself out! The weather has really started to cool off so I wanted to create a knitting pattern for the perfect wear-with-everything hat. This Thick and Quick Hat Knitting Pattern is a fast project that’s suitable for beginners (as long as you’re comfortable using circular and double point needles).

For this pattern, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn. Thick & Quick is one of my favorites and I’ve used it countless times for my free knitting patterns. Anyone who knits knows that it’s a time-consuming hobby, so being able to whip up a hat in an evening using Thick & Quick is pretty gratifying!

This hat features a very wide, ribbed brim and a slouchy shape. I kept the design simple so the focus would be on this pretty, self-striping yarn.

The finishing touch is a big, fluffy pom. I always use a pom pom maker. I bought one years ago and I never made another pom pom without it! The maker is great because it gives you a full pom pom every time. If you want to see the pom maker in action check out my “How to Make Perfect Pom Poms Every Time” post.

Beginner Thick and Quick Hat Knitting Pattern

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Coney Island (1 skein), Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Pumpkin (for the pom pom)

Needles: Size US 11 circular, 16 inch, Size US 11 Double Point knitting needles

Also needed: Pom pom maker, Yarn needle with large eye

Guage: 2 inches= 5 sts in stockinette stitch

Size: Women’s One Size

With the circular needles, cast on 48 sts. Join ends together and place a marker.

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 4 1/2 inches.

Knit in the round until piece measures 8 1/2 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shape crown:

Switch to double point knitting needles when needed.

Round 1: Knit 6, Knit 2 together across round. (42 sts)

Round 2: Knit across round.

Round 3: Knit 5, Knit 2 together across round. (36 sts)

Round 4: Knit across round.

Round 5: Knit 4, Knit 2 together across round. (30 sts)

Round 6: Knit across round.

Round 7: Knit 3, Knit 2 together across round. (24 sts)

Round 8: Knit across round.

Round 9: Knit 2, Knit 2 together across round. (18 sts)

Round 10: Knit across round.

Round 11: Knit 2 together across round. (9 sts)

Break yarn, pull through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten. Weave in ends. Make and attach pom using pom pom maker.

I hope you liked this Beginner Thick and Quick Hat Knitting Pattern!

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Easy Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern- cute, comfortable and topped with a big pom pom!

I wanted some basic-with-a-twist fall hats for the boys so I created this Easy Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern. These hats are lightweight but still warm enough for this transitional weather. The rich colors work well with the boy’s fall clothes.

I used Lion Brand Jeans for this pattern. It’s a great new yarn that mimics the look and colors of jeans. Each color has a tweeded effect which adds interest to anything you knit. The yarn is medium weight and very soft- perfect for accessories and clothing!

This hat features a ribbed design with a color change near the crown. It’s knit on circular needles with double point needles for the crown shaping. It’s a basic design that’s beginner-friendly as long as you can use circular and double point needles. The sizes are 1-2 years and 3-4 years. The ribbing makes it very stretchy so this hat could work on other sizes as well.

The finishing touch is a big, fluffy pom pom. I always use a pom pom maker. I bought one years ago and I never made another pom pom without it! The maker is great because it gives you a full pom pom every time. If you want to see the pom maker in action check out my “How to Make Perfect Pom Poms Every Time” post.

Easy Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern

Yarn: For the brown hat: Lion Brand Jeans in Topstitch and in Khaki. For the blue hat: Lion Brand Jeans in Stonewash and in Capri

Needles: Size US 7 circular knitting needles, 16 inch, Size US 7 double point knitting needles

Guage: 2 inches = 8 sts in stockinette stitch

Sizes: 1-2 years, 3-4 years (in parenthesis)

With either the brown or blue hat (depending on which hat you’re making) cast on 80 (86) stitches with the circular needles. Join ends together and place a marker.

Work in K2, P2 ribbing until piece measures 5 (5 1/2) inches from the cast on edge. Break yarn.

With the second color, work in K2, P2 ribbing until piece measures 8 (8 1/2) inches from the cast on edge. End with a wrong side row.

Shape crown:

Switch to double point needles when necessary. 

Round 1 (right side): Knit 2 together, Purl 2 across round 60 (63 sts)

Round 2: Knit 1, Purl 2 together across round. 40 (43 sts)

Round 3: K1, P1 across round.

Round 4: Knit 2 together across round. (for the larger size- knit the last st) 20 (22 sts)

Round 5: Knit across

Round 6: Knit 2 together across round.

Break yarn, pull through remaining sts. Pull to tighten. Weave in ends.

Make and attach pom pom in main color.

I hope you liked this Easy Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern!

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