Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit a hat for beginners with this fan-favorite pattern!


If you're new to knitting or have never knitted a hat before, this Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern from Red Heart Yarn is perfect for you! Cute knitted hats like this make great gifts for everyone and are easy and fun to make.
Embellish it with a flower or pom for extra flair. Cozy and comfy, free hat knitting patterns are a winter weather essential. The warm design is sure to keep the cold from nipping at your ears all fall and winter long.
Knit this cutie up in your favorite color yarn or create a neutral hat in browns or blacks for your man. Learn how to knit a hat for beginners with this easy pattern.
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge16 sts = 4 in.; 20 rows = 4 in. in ribbing, slightly stretched.
Finished Size18 in. around (slightly stretched)
Materials List
- 1 skein Red Heart With Love Yarn in Mango
- 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles
- Yarn needle
Instructions:
Hat:
Cast on 70 sts.
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Row 1 (Wrong Side): *Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 2.
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Row 2 (Right Side): *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.
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Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until work measures 10 inches from beginning, ending with a wrong side row.
Shape Crown:
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Row 1 (Right Side): *Knit 2, purl 2 together (decrease 1 stitch); repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2 – 53 stitches.
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Row 2 (Wrong Side): *Purl 2, knit 1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 2.
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Row 3: *Knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2.
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Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
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Next Row: *Knit 2 together, purl 1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 2 – 36 stitches.
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Next Row: Purl 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end.
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Next Row: *Knit 2 together; repeat from * to end – 18 stitches.
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Next Row: Purl.
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Last Row: *Knit 2 together; repeat from * to end – 9 sts.
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Cut yarn leaving a long end for seaming.
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Weave yarn through remaining stitches; gather stitches up firmly and secure. Sew the back seam. Starting about 3 inches from the bottom, sew the seam on the reverse side, as it will be turned up for the brim.
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SuziSu
Dec 05, 2019
I just finished knitting it, but am not completely clear about steps 10 11. It says to cut enough yarn for seaming (about how much is that?), then it says weave the yarn in, then it says to sew it together. How do I sew it if I've already woven the yarn in? And do I stitch it along the seam? Or just inside such that there is a small ridge? I would really appreciate more details -- a video or pictures of the process would be super wonderful!! Thanks!!!

KLC
Dec 09, 2019
Hello SuziSu - This is Krista from FaveCrafts. Thank you for reaching out. Because this is a pattern from Red Heart, it's best to visit their site to ask for pattern details and explanations. Here's the link to the pattern (and you can search for their customer service info from there if desired): https://www.yarnspirations.com/red-heart-easy-fit-ribbed-hat/RHK0116-021765M.html
charlotteam2000 11 70330
Aug 04, 2016
Hi is this wool super chunky or chunky wool.dont understand the worsted weight expression thank you

Kaylee
Aug 05, 2016
@charlotteam2000 11 70330 worsted weight is a type of yarn weight that is just below chunky wools in terms of thickness. Thanks! -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts.com

mariancampbell53 9 233626
Jan 22, 2014
please tell me is it double knitting wool I use for the beginners favourite hat. Thank you

Kaylee
Aug 05, 2016
@mariancampbell53 9 233626 this is made with worsted weight yarn. -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts

lsugirl99
Jun 27, 2013
Was this hat made with circular needles, double pointed, or regular needles?

Melissa Ryan
Jun 28, 2013
This hat is made with regular needles. It's stitched up to form a hat at the end. Thanks!

lilyrosgoulding 03 61798
Mar 13, 2013
fansastic pleased to be ablel to knit a hat thankyou

janerobo 8913756
Oct 17, 2012
please can you tell me what thickness this wool is. not double , so can you use 2 strands of double to make the hat.??

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