Easy knit hat pattern
Easy Knitting for beginners

This warm and cozy easy knit hat pattern uses very simple knit stitches. Great for beginners too.

And for those of you who prefer knitting on straight knitting needles this two needle hat pattern is just for you.

I still prefer to knit a hat flat and I've noticed that a lot of you do too. It feels like simple knitting to me without the fuss. 

And for all you lovely people out there that knit hats for charity this easy hat pattern is for you too. You'll be able to whip up a lot of these.

For beginner knitters this hat pattern is a little more detailed than my garter stitch hat for absolute beginners but I'm sure you'll be able to tackle this.

For all you experienced knitters out there this makes a great quick knit hat pattern perfect for last minute gifting

And this super cozy easy knit hat pattern makes a great last minute gift idea too

So what makes this easy knit hat pattern more detailed?

This hat pattern uses two more basic knitting techniques you'll need to learn and if you need help with them please click on the links below.

1. The rib stitch pattern, this is done with the 2 X 2 rib stitch pattern
2. The K2tog (knit two stitches together)

Don't worry though they're both super easy to learn.

Are you wondering how much yarn you need to knit a hat?

Well for this easy knit hat pattern you only need about 120 yards. You see it all depends on what type of yarn you use.

The thinner the yarn the more you'll need to knit a hat. And the thicker it is the lest you need.

And this hat uses a Chunky or Bulky (5) weight yarn so you won't need a lot to make it.

If you'd like to learn more about knitting hats you might like to check out my page on hat knitting tips.  It shows you:   

1. How to measure your head for the width and height of your hat
2. Helps you figure out the amount of stitches you need to cast on to knit a hat
3. How to figure out the hat crown decreases
4. You'll find a helpful hat size chart too

Just a thought though. I was always getting stuck with those knitting decreases at the crown of the hat. 

Once you know it though it makes hat knitting more fun!

Let's get started with my easy knit hat pattern.  

Easy Knit Hat Pattern Details

Skills Required: Knit, purl, cast on, bind off, K2tog (knit 2 stitches together)

Gauge: 3.37 sts = 1 inch 

Materials:  I used approximately 120 yards of Bernat Symphony Yarn  or you can use any Bulky (5) weight yarn

Needles:   US 10 (6 mm) and US 10.5 (6.5 mm)

Abbreviations:  K, k = knit, P, p = purl, K2tog = knit 2 sts together

Notes: This hat pattern will fit most adults because it's nice and stretchy. My head size is 22 inches and it's a nice hug on my head.  :)

Click on the link to download my easy knit hat pattern 

Easy Knit Hat Pattern

With smaller needles (US 10) cast on 68 sts. I used the long tail cast on. Use whatever cast on you prefer.

Knit 2 x 2 ribbing that is Knit 2, purl 2 for approximately 2 inches, roughly 12 rows

Switch to larger needles (US 10.5 ) and knit garter stitch until work measures 8 inches from beginning.

Crown Shaping - Decreasing At the top of hat

Row 1:  *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.  52 sts

Rows 2:  Knit

Row 3:  *Knit 1, k2tog, repeat from * to last stitch and knit 1.  35 sts.

Rows 4:  Knit

Row 5:  K1, *k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.  18 sts

Break yarn and thread through tapestry needle.

Push needle and yarn through remaining sts and pull tight. Push needle through sts one more time.

Seam up and weave in ends. If you need some help with seaming I made a page about seaming garter stitch.  Just click on the link. 

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