This knit hat pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit.
I wanted to share with you an easy hat to knit, that has two colours and a little bit of stranded colour work.
This hat is perfect for the colder weather, as it has been knit with super bulky yarn, in Drops Eskimo Print (the green) and fisherman (the white) Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick.
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How To Knit A Beanie Hat
The hat pattern is easy to make, with beginner knitters in mind.
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create ribbing, learning to knit in the round and it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
This knitted hat has two colours, so if you have never knit with more than one colour, it will also introduce you to stranded colourwork.
Beanie Hat
I made the beanie hat using two yarns – drops Eskimo Print which is 100% wool in the colour 28.
The colour is perfect for winter and reminds me of the forest with all of those different shades of green.
I also used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in fisherman for the top of the hat.
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Knitting In The Round
I knit this hat on size 10 mm (US 15) 16″ circular needles, so there was no seaming involved, just a few loose ends to sew in at the end.
If you are new to using circulars, once you get used to them, they soon become your favourites to work on.
I find it difficult to knit hats flat and I don’t like to seam them at the end, it just feels wrong somehow!
The Knitting Basics
The hat uses basic knitting stitches – knit and purl, to create 1×1 ribbing for the brim of the hat.
If you are a beginner it will also introduce you to shaping through simple decreases for the crown of the hat.
The hat can be worn as a slouchy beanie or more fitted.
To make this hat you will need to know the following:
Beanie Hats For Women
This hat pattern for women is great for any beginners who are looking for an easy project, as it is perfect for practising the basic knitting stitches.
The hat size is for adults and 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.
For example, I cast on 38 stitches for a woman, but for some people, you may need to cast on 40 stitches or more (or less, for example, 36 sts if they have a small head).
Easy Fair Isle Hat Pattern
This hat is perfect for fall or winter days walking through the park, wearing on the way to work or even walking the dog!
Wherever you want to wear this hat, it will be sure to keep you warm and toasty, protecting you from the cold winds and icy temperatures.
The temperatures where I live in Corfu, Greece, don’t get as cold as other places obviously but I still need a warm hat in the winter weather.
Knit Hat Patterns
If you would like to make more knitted items/hats for women, please take a look at the other patterns in the women’s knitting pattern library.
There are also hat patterns for women, men, baby and kids in the hat pattern library.
You may also like these free patterns for adult sized hats:
- Knit Hat Pattern | Love Story
- Classic Ribbed Hat Pattern
- Easy beginner hat pattern
- The Sofia Hat Knitting Pattern
- The Alexia Hat Knitting Pattern
Free Hat Knitting Pattern
Make this beanie hat with an easy to print out pattern below, then come back and let me know what you think in the comments or leave a review!
Beanie Hat Pattern | The Fir
Materials
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn - white (LionBrand wool ease thick and quick in fisherman)
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn - Drops Eskimo Print in colour 28 (greens)
- Super bulky weight (06) – 106 yards.
Tools
- Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circulars
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Pom pom maker
Instructions
Yarn A - Main colour (green) Yarn B - Accent colour - (white)
- Cast on 38 sts (join in the round being careful not to twist)
- K1, P1 rib until piece measures 2 inches
- CO 1 stitch at the beg of the round, then knit the rem sts in yarn A. (39 sts).
- Knit 5 rounds in Yarn A.
- Knit 2 sts in Yarn A, Knit 1 st with Yarn B - add in this colour by knitting the next st and knitting with the accent colour.
- *Tip - when you knit with the accent colour (yarn B) don't pull tight, so that you will be able to see the stitches*
- Rep until the end of the round.
- Knit round with Yarn A
- Knit round with Yarn A
- Knit 2 sts in Yarn A, Knit 1 st with Yarn B
- Knit round with Yarn A
- Knit 1 st Yarn B, Knit 2 sts Yarn A
- Knit round with Yarn B
- Knit 2 sts in Yarn B, Knit 1 st with Yarn A
- Knit round with Yarn B
- Knit 1 st in Yarn A, Knit 2 sts with Yarn B
- Cont to knit hat with Yarn B for 11 rounds
Decrease the crown
- *K1, K2tog* rep from * to * to the end of the round, K1.
Cut a length of yarn and thread through the darning needle, then thread through the rem sts on the needles and pull up tight.
Secure the top of the hat by pulling together and fastening off inside of the hat.
Sew in any loose ends and make sure you secure the accent yarn that is loose on the inside of the hat.
Add a pom pom if you wish.
Notes
Measurements - Height w/o pom = 8.5 inches / Width (flat and unstretched) = 8 inches
Gauge = 8 sts in 2 inches
Abbreviations >
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P – Purl
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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