Simple knit hat pattern

easy knit hat pattern

This simple knit hat pattern is effortless to work. The stitch is easy to remember and it will knit up quickly. Also, it is a perfect hat for men as well, as the pattern texture is modest.

Originally this hat was meant to be a “work hat”. Meaning, it needed to be fitted and snug. If you want a looser hat, use thicker yarn leaving the stitch count the same, or follow the instructions in parentheses.

Also, if you want your hat to be more slouchy then knit the length you want it to be, and then start with decreases.

The pattern I used is from the post “25 simple knit stitch patterns for beginners” (it’s stitch pattern #6).

simple knit hat pattern

You’ll need:

  • 5 double-pointed needles in size 3.0 mm / US 3 / UK 10 (or alternatively you can use circulars)
  • 25 g to 50 g (110 to 220 yds) of Malabrigo Sock yarn or something similar

Size of the hat:

Head circumference 54 cm / 21 inches

Gauge 
(knitting the pattern flat):

10x10 → 18 stitches x 40 rounds

Abbreviations:

  • rnd – round;
  • rep – repeat;
  • st(s) – stitch(es);
  • k – knit;
  • p – purl;
  • ssk – slip, slip, knit together through back loop; (video tutorial here)
  • p2tog – purl 2 stitches together; (video tutorial here)
easy and simple hat knitting pattern

Knitting instructions

Cast on 96 (112) sts (24 (28) per needle/4 needles)

Rnd 1: knit;
Rnd 2: (k2, p2) rep to end;

Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until you’ve worked 2/3 of the hat total length ending with round 1. Then start with decreases.

Decreases:

We will work decreases in 8 places.

Rnd 1: (ssk, work 10 (12) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 2: knit;
Rnd 3: (ssk, work 9 (11) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 4: knit;
Rnd 5: (ssk, work 8 (10) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 6: knit;
Rnd 7: (ssk, work 7 (9) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 8: knit;
Rnd 9: (ssk, work 6 (8) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 10: knit;
Rnd 11: (ssk, work 5 (7) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 12: knit;
Rnd 13: (ssk, work 4 (6) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 14: knit;
Rnd 15: (ssk, work 3 (5) sts) rep to end;
Rnd 16: knit;
Rnd 17: (ssk, k2 (4)) rep to end;
Rnd 18: (ssk, k1 (3)) rep to end;
Rnd 19: (ssk) rep to end; (ssk, k2) rep to end;
Rnd 20 (larger size only): (ssk, k1) rep to end;

Rnd 21 (larger size only): (ssk) rep to end;

Cut yarn leaving enough for sewing and sew the top of the hat.

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  1. Judy 13. September 2021 Reply

    I know this is a silly question, but what is the normal height for knitted beanies? I ask because you said to repeat rows 1 and 2 until it was 2/3 of the hat length. Thanks in advance and thanks for a great site with clear instructions….Have a great day..Judy 🙂

    1. PatternDuchess 15. September 2021 Reply

      I think it depends on how you like your hats to be. Some people prefer when the hat is tight and snug – then you measure from the forehead to top of the head, and take 2/3 of it.

      I personally prefer if the hat is slouchy (in case I want to tie my hear, etc.). Then I just knit until I feel it has enough excess and then do the decreases.

      I’m sorry if my answer is confusing. I’ve compared different beanies and they all have different lengths. So I think there is no “normal height”.

      But if I have to say something then I’ll say -> 10 inches to 11.5 inches.

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