I wanted to make and share a leopard print hat pattern.
This unisex leopard beanie features a shaped crown and the perfect amount of slouch.
Keep warm and look awesome by making this men’s hat pattern that is really easy for any advanced beginners or intermediate knitters, as this pattern uses basic techniques, including; knit and purl stitches.
It also uses intarsia, a colourwork technique, where you use blocks of colour from two different coloured yarns.
*Please scroll down to see the printable pattern*
Knitting In The Round
I made the hat using Alize Lanagold in black and brown, using two strands knit together.
This made it suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circular needles.
Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar would also be fine to use – or any yarn that can be knit on size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
I knit this hat in the round on circular needles, so there was no seaming involved, just a few loose ends to sew in at the end.
Leopard Print Beanie Hat Pattern
The hat pattern is easy to follow, knitting in the round on circular needles, you could knit this hat on DPN’s if it is your preference.
The hat uses basic stitches – knit and purl, to knit ribbing and then for the main body of the hat.
If you are an advanced beginner it will also introduce you to intarsia and to shaping through simple decreases.
The pattern is worked from a chart, using two colours to create the leopard print pattern.
If you have never worked from a chart before, it is pretty easy once you get started, following the numbered rows and repeating the sequence.
Men’s Beanie Hat Pattern
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.
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 men, please take a look at the other patterns in the men’s knitting pattern library.
The hat has a little slouch, but if you wanted to leave off the pom pom, that would also look great!
Other men’s hat patterns you may like;
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Keep warm and look awesome in this leopard print beanie hat. This unisex leopard beanie features a shaped crown and the perfect amount of slouch. Pick up remaining stitches and pull tightly together and stitch closed. Make a pom in black or brown yarn and stitch to the top of the beanie. Sew in any loose ends. 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! Abbreviations > Approx = Approximately Beg = Begin(ning) Cont = Continue(ing) K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P – Purl PM - Place marker Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s) St(s) = Stitch(es) As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.The Leonidas Leopard Print Hat Knitting Pattern
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