5 Fun Hat Patterns to Knit

By Jen Lucas

Hats are a great knitting project for any season, but they can be especially fun to knit when there’s a chill in the air. Whether you like to make hats for charity or are looking to get a head start on your handmade holiday gifts, check out these great hat patterns that make a cozy treat for yourself, a loved one, or someone in need.

Regalo Hat

I wrote this hat pattern as part of a collection of patterns that are perfect for gift-giving. It’s a slouchy hat, written for two sizes (Head Circumference 18-20” and 20-22”) and you can knit one for all the people in your life that are knit-worthy.

Find the Regalo Hat pattern in our shop here.

Boreal Hat

The Boreal Hat by Meghan Jones is a hat for the whole family. The cabled hat pattern is sized for baby to adult. Not only are written instructions included for the charts, but the pattern also includes matching mittens!

Find the Boreal Hat and Mittens in our shop here.

Vault of Diamonds

Just like the Boreal Hat, Vault of Diamonds is another stunning hat pattern by Meghan Jones, generously sized to fit the whole family. This hat is worked from the bottom-up and in the round to create the colorful diamond pattern.

Find the Vault of Diamonds Hat pattern in our shop here. To see more from Meghan, check out her website, Little NutMeg Productions.

Alrisha Hat

The Alrisha Hat by Corrina Ferguson is slightly-slouchy lacy hat, written for three sizes (19.25 (22, 24.75)” head circumference). Worked in a bulky yarn, you can have this one whipped up in no time for your own head or the head of a loved one.

Find the Alrisha Hat pattern in our shop here.

Fangirl Hat

The Fangirl Hat by Corrina Ferguson is the perfect hat for the sports fan in your life. Knit it up in your favorite sports team colors, the colors of your alma mater, or even the colors represented in your favorite fictional fandom. The hat is worked in worsted weight yarn – try making one with leftover yarn for a fun and funky scrappy hat!

Find the Fangirl Hat in our shop here. To see more from Corrina, check her out on Instagram.

Do you love to knit hats? If you do, try one of these for your next hat knitting project. You’re sure to have a blast knitting one of these, and the recipient will certainly love it too!

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110 Responses to “5 Fun Hat Patterns to Knit”

  1. Patricia Burch

    I love your patterns. Ironically, I’ve just started a hat for someone special, and helps would be greatly appreciated. psfb

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  32. Lory Dark

    I would appreciate receiving these pattern for eventually making gifts. It’s on my “to be accomplished “ list. Thank you

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  49. Lynda ready

    Beautiful hats, thank you. I’m looking forward to a bit of a challenge on a couple of them.

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  55. nimbleknitter

    I am the Queen of the Garter Stitch
    and wonder if you offer any hats to knit
    in this basic stitch. Thank you!

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      Hello Jean,

      Thank you for your patience. We have received the following response from our expert regarding your question:

      We don’t have any garter stitch hat patterns on the website currently, but we do have a lot of great freebie hat patterns for you to try. You can find them here:

      https://www.theknittingcircle.com/free-knitting-patterns/

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  56. Joan Apple

    Hello…quick question re: the Regalo hat pattern…
    After the instructions for the Ribbing Round, the Next Round instructions read: *k1o, p1; rep from * to end. I have never seen “k1o” in a pattern…is it a misprint? Or am I missing something?
    Please advise, thank you!

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      Hello Joan,

      Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
      There’s a typo in the pattern. It should be k10, p1 (knit 10 stitches, purl 1 stitch).

      Sincerely,
      Sarah
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  63. Ruth

    I want to withdraw from the knitting circle.I no longer want any e mails from you

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Susan,
      Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:

      Due to the cables and shaping within the cables, it would be considered an intermediate level pattern.

      Please let us know if you have any further questions
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  74. Nila Daugherty

    Why is it so time consuming to find prices and ordering data. I usually just give up and delete

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  77. Jesh

    am a hat lover, and knittter, so Iwill for sure knit the first, 4th and 5th one! thanks for the patterns!

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  84. Kristi Warmoth

    I LOVE YOUR PATTERNS ALTHUOGH I DON’T GET A LOT OF CHANCE TO KNIT

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    • Lynne

      The hats are great. Has anyone seen a piece that looks like it attaches to a hat and goes over the face. For lack of better description it looks and shaped like a big smile.

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    • Brenda Erwin

      Elaine – under the photo there is a link to the pattern. It’s easy to overlook.

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