Chunky Knit Hat Free Pattern | The Larisa

In this blog post, you will see a chunky knit hat free pattern everyone will love!

This is a great advanced beginner project for anyone learning to knit with more than one color.

Whether indulging in an après-ski, strolling the streets in the snowy weather, or just traveling to work on a cold morning, the cozy knit hat will keep you warm and stylish.

This is a great project for anyone who loves knitting for the winter months. 

Scroll down to view the free cable hat knitting pattern, or grab the inexpensive, printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.

Make This Hat For You Or As A Gift! 

Whether you are planning to keep this fun and elegant hat or gift it to a loved one or a family member 

One thing is sure: you are going to enjoy making it! 

This bulky hat is a quick knit with an original design that will keep you entertained. 

It’s the perfect pattern for any new knitters who want to venture outside of their comfort zone and try a new hat design. 

An Easy Level Knitting Pattern

This is an easy hat pattern for those of you who are at the advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, and knitting in the round with circular knitting needles.  

Using mainly knit and purl stitches will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

If you have never knit in the round before, you can watch my video tutorial on my YouTube channel here.

There is also stranded colorwork in the pattern, meaning you will knit with more than one color.

*Please scroll down to see the free pattern instructions.*

Fair Isle Knitting

Fair Isle knitting, which is also known more accurately as stranded knitting, is a technique for working two (or more) colors of yarn in the same row.

The color changes in Fair Isle are close together, as this allows you to carry the yarn you aren’t knitting with across the back of the piece as you go.

You will pick up each strand as you need it, and this leaves a strand of yarn on the inside of the work.

• Fair Isle knitting is pretty easy to do and, in this case, makes a nice warm knitted hat because all those strands of yarn add extra bulk and warmth.
• Stranded knitting is often worked in the round and is even easier than flat.

What Is Intarsia Knitting? 

Intarsia knitting is a colorwork technique to create blocks or motifs of different colors within a knitted fabric.

It’s a great way to incorporate intricate designs, pictures, or geometric shapes into your knitting. 

Related Post: 21 Fair Isle Knitting Patterns

Knitting A Chunky Hat FAQ.

Can you knit a beanie with chunky yarn?    

Yes, you can absolutely knit a beanie with chunky yarn. In fact, chunky yarn is a popular choice for knitting beanies because it knits up quickly, creating a warm and cozy hat.

What size knitting needles are used for chunky hats?    

The size of knitting needles you should use for a chunky hat will depend on several factors, including the specific chunky yarn you’re using, your knitting tension or gauge, and the style or stitch pattern you prefer.

However, a good starting point for knitting a chunky hat is to use US size 10.5 (6.5mm) to US size 13 (9mm) knitting needles.

How many stitches should I cast on for a chunky hat?    

The number of stitches you should cast on for a chunky hat will depend on several factors, including your head size, the yarn you’re using, your gauge, and the hat style you prefer. 

How many stitches do you cast on for a newborn chunky beanie?    

When knitting a newborn chunky beanie, the number of stitches you should cast on can vary depending on the yarn you’re using, your chosen needle size, your gauge, and the specific beanie pattern you follow (if any).

However, a common starting point for casting on stitches for a newborn chunky beanie is around 48 to 56 stitches.

How many stitches for a chunky baby hat? 

Approximately, for a chunky baby hat using chunky yarn (such as a bulky weight yarn) and typical baby head sizes, you can cast on around 40 to 60 stitches.

The exact number of stitches you’ll need will depend on factors like the yarn’s thickness, your knitting gauge, and the size of the baby’s head.

The Yarn I Used…

I made the beanie hat using two yarns – the first was Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn in Chicago Charcoal.

I also used Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn in Neon Pink as the contrasting color.

This was knit up quickly and used less than one skein of yarn from both colors.

One of my all-time favorite yarns for cold-weather projects, especially bulky knit hats. 

Any super bulky weight yarn 06  like the Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick will be okay to use for this pattern.

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.

• You should be comfortable casting on (how to casting on knitting)and casting off (how to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)), as well as knitting in garter stitch (how to knit garter stitch).
• You should be comfortable working the purl stitch (how to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)).
• You should be comfortable knitting in the round (how to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles).
• You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns (how to read knitting patterns for beginners).
• And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK).
• How to Knit – A Complete Beginner’s Guide

More Hat Patterns

If you would like to make more winter hats, check out these free patterns below…

• Fair Isle Hat Pattern | The Fir
• Fair Isle Knit Hat Pattern {With Chart}
• Stranded Knitting Hat Pattern | The Willow
• Chunky Knit Beanie Pattern (Super Quick Easy Hat)
• How To Knit A Hat With Circular Needles
• Easy Hat Pattern (Simple Super Bulky Moss Stitch)
• Ponytail Hat Knitting Pattern
• Messy Bun Hat Pattern
• Double Pom Pom Hat Pattern
• 19 Free Hat Knitting Patterns To Make For Fall

The Larisa Chunky Knit Hat Pattern

Purchase the inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.

Notes

The hat knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

Copyright Info

• Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or republish this pattern. 
• If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
• You may sell items produced using this pattern.
• Do NOT use the copyrighted photos for your product listing.
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Skill Level – Easy

Size –

• Adult woman/medium
• Hat length lying flat w/o pom = 9 inches
• Width lying flat = 8 inches
• To fit a head circumference size – around 22-26 inches.

Gauge – 10 sts and 15 rounds = 4in/10cm in Stockinette stitch.

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 1 skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn in Chicago Charcoal.
• 1 skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn in Neon Pink.
• Super bulky weight – 106 yards. / Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Circular Needles

• Set of 10.00 mm (US 15) 16″ circulars

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Other Tools

• Pom pom maker Clover 2 – 1/2 inch Large.

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List

• CO = Cast on
• Cont = Continue(ing)
• K = Knit
• K2tog = Knit the next 2 stitches together
• P = Purl
• PM = Place marker
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• St(s) = Stitch(es)

Free Knitting Pattern

Yarn A – Chicago Charcoal / Yarn B – Neon Pink

Cast on > 38 sts in Yarn A, join in the round and pm, careful not to twist the sts.

1st round: K1, P1 to the end of the round.

Cont to K1, P1 every round for 2 inches.

Next round – Knit

• Round 1: K1 Yarn A, K1 Yarn B – rep to the end of the round.
• Round 2: K round in Yarn A.
• Round 3: K1 Yarn B, K1 Yarn A – rep to the end of the round.
• Round 4: K round in Yarn A.

Rep the 4 rounds above until the hat measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.

End on the 4th round ready for the decreases.

Decrease > In Yarn A

• Round 1: K1, K2tog – rep to the last st, K1.
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: K2tog – rep to the end of the round.

Break yarn.

Draw the end through rem sts and fasten securely.

Sew in any loose ends.

Make a pom pom and stitch it securely onto the top of the hat in Yarn B.

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Happy Knitting!