This easy knitted hat pattern is a great beginner project, as it uses simple stitches to make.
It has a lovely fitted style and the slouch makes it even more comfortable.
The yarn I used is a beautiful rust colour called Spice by Lion Brand and it is the perfect fall colour.
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Easy Hat Pattern For Beginners
This is an easy level knitting pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, and k2tog as well as knitting in the round, using either circular needles or double pointed needles (DPN’s).
The hat pattern is easy to follow, knitting in the round on 16″ circular needles, you could knit this hat on DPN’s if it is your preference.
Easy Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern
The hat uses basic stitches – knit and purl, to knit ribbing and then for the main body of the hat.
If you are a beginner it will also introduce you to shaping through simple decreases.
This easy hat knitting pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a great project for learning the basic knitting stitches.
Knitted Hat Patterns
The hat size can also be adapted if you want to make it smaller or larger, just measure the circumference of the recipients head and adjust the number of stitches you cast on.
If you would like to make more knitted items for women, please take a look at the other patterns in the women’s knitting pattern library.
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The Phaidra Hat Knitting Pattern
This cosy knitted hat is a great beginner project, as it uses simple stitches to make. It has a lovely fitted style and the slouch makes it even more comfortable. The yarn I used is a beautiful rust colour called Spice by Lion Brand and it is the perfect fall colour.
Materials
- 1 skein of Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick - Spice 135
- Suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
- Super bulky weight – 106 yards.
Tools
- Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circulars
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 - 1/2 inch Large.
Instructions
- Cast on > 40 sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- 1st rnd: K2, P2.
- 2nd rnd: Knit
- Repeat the two rows above until the work measures 2.5″ from the cast on edge.
- Next row: Knit
- Continue to knit every round until the hat measures 8.5″ or 9″ from the cast on edge.
- Decrease as follows >
- K2tog, K2tog all around
- Break yarn. Draw 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 a coordinating colour.
Notes
This hat knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
You are welcome to sell items knit from this pattern, I just ask that you give pattern credit to Handy Little Me and link to www.handylittleme.com in any listings. Thank you!
Gauge – 5 stitches = 2″
Abbreviations >
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P – Purl
PM - Place marker
M1 = Make 1 stitch
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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