No Muss, No Fuss: 10 Simple Hat Knitting Patterns

Simple Hat Knitting Patterns

For those times when you just want a basic, no-fuss hat that you can stitch up in no time, try one of these simple hat knitting patterns.

There isn’t always time to knit a complicated hat, complete with embellishments and colorwork. When we’re in a hurry or want something simple, most of us will turn to a simple hat knitting pattern that we can work up quickly.

These frustration-free accessories are beneficial for all knitting levels. Beginner knitters can use them to practice the basics, while seasoned knitters can use them as a no-fuss pattern that works up in an afternoon.

These hat knitting patterns use basic and repeated stitch patterns.

The Ghost Hunter's Cloche Knitting Pattern

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1. The Ghost Hunter’s Cloche

You’ll quickly memorize the repetition of this stitch pattern, making it a breeze to shape. The buttons are totally optional, but they do add a special touch.

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Rolled Brim Hat Knitting Pattern

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2. Rolled Brim Hat

This hat is knit flat and sewn, but you could easily modify the pattern to work in the round. The rolled brim is created when you alternate blocks of knits and purls, so it’s simple enough for even a beginner.

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Lakeland Tweed Flower Hat Knitting Pattern

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3. Lakeland Tweed Flower Hat

The contrasting color brings a bit of visual interest to the crown of this hat, but if you’re not comfortable changing colors just yet, you can ditch the flower and stripe. The designer also points out that this hat can be stitched for men or women, so it’s a super versatile pattern.

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Rustic Twist Hat Knitting Pattern

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4. Rustic Twist Knit Hat

Trust me: this pattern is much easier than it looks. Even though those twists look like cables, there’s no actual cabling involved. If you can knit, purl and slip stitches then you can complete this pattern.

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Downton Nora Vintage Cloche Hat Pattern

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5. Downton Nora Vintage Cloche

This one is for all those Downton Abbey fans out there who are already mourning the final episodes of the show. (Sigh.) This design is simple yet elegant, making it the perfect weekend knit.

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Baggy Fall Hat FREE Knitting Pattern

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6. Baggy Fall Hat

Rows of purl stitches give this casual hat the perfect amount of texture. This hat is unisex, so you can make it for practically anyone who needs a new winter accessory. Plus, the slouchy fit will lessen the chance of hat hair!

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Striped Pom Pom Beanie FREE Knitting Pattern

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7. Striped Pom Pom Beanie

Sometimes you just need a nice, basic hat pattern. This is one of those patterns! There’s nothing fancy or crazy here. Add the pom pom or leave it off. With all the different choices in color, you can make dozens of totally unique hats from this one pattern.

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Portland Hat Knitting Pattern

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8. Portland Hat

This is the ideal hat for you if you need to practice your stockinette and garter stitch. The hat is stitches using a chunky-weight yarn so you’ll finish it in just a few hours, even if you choose to stitch the embellishment on the top.

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Blizzard Beanie Knitting Pattern

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9. Blizzard Beanie

For knitters who want to take plain stockinette stitch just one step further, this pattern uses double stockinette. The result is a thicker, squishier stockinette stitch that is perfect for a warm winter hat. The pattern repeat is only two rows, so you’ll quickly memorize it.

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Le Petit Cafe Cap Knitting Pattern

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10. Le Petit Cafe Cap

Grab a skein of bulky-weight yarn and stitch up this ribbed hat that’s as effortless to knit as it is to wear. This hat was inspired by the fashion of Paris, so pair it with your favorite French-inspired outfits this winter.

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5 Responses to “No Muss, No Fuss: 10 Simple Hat Knitting Patterns”

  1. kkinstler@zoominternet.net

    Link to hat patterns still not fixed.

  2. TERESA COWELL

    There is still no link to the patterns. I joined at the discount price because I wanted to check out your offerings but I am disappointed that every link I click takes me to classes I am not interested in. It has been almost 6 weeks sine the first complaint and still no obvious progress.

  3. Ann Parker

    Please fix link to the patterns or give further directions. Thanks

  4. Kimberly Jonas

    How do you get the patterns? When I click the link it takes me to a search for classes page. I have seen in comments that many are having this problem and are asking for help in the comments but no one is responding.

  5. Catherine Diggins

    I love these hats but every time I hit get the pattern I am directed to the knitting classes. Please explain.