Fast and Easy Knit Hat

A Free Knitting Pattern by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

Made using only knit stitches, this easy and fast hat is the simplest of all my hat knitting patterns. It knits up quickly because you will use super bulky yarn and large knitting needles. It’s perfect for anyone who is brand new to knitting. Kids and beginning knitters can make cozy hats that everyone can wear. Choose your favorite yarn color and super bulky yarn and knit your first hat today!

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About This Free Fast and Easy Knit Hat Knitting Pattern

This simple knit hat is a beginner-level knitting pattern. You will need to know how to make a long-tail cast on, work in the round on circular needles, make a knit stitch, and draw yarn thru the remaining stitches. If you are not familiar with these skills, find quick, free lessons in my Learn to Knit Guide.

Knitting a fast and easy chunky knit hat is perfect for your very first project. Both kids and adults will love making these simple seamless knit hats with super bulky yarn. Get the free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Materials

You will need the following materials, which you can purchase at your local yarn shop or on Amazon.com via the affiliate links below:

Knitting Needles:

Short Circular Needles

16-inch (91 cm) long US No. 13 (9 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Yarn:

One 87-yard (5 ounce) skein of super bulky weight yarn* (shown here in Woolease Thick and Quick Yarn) in your choice of color.

Baby size uses about 24.4 yards (1.4 ounces)
One-Size-Fits-Most uses about 57.42 yards (3.3 ounces)

*Weights estimated with Woolease Thick and Quick Yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch.

Note: KnitPicks Tuff Puff, and Hometown by Lion Brand are excellent substitute yarns.

Tools:

A stitch marker, a measuring tape, and a darning needle.

Gauge

20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on No. 5 (3.75 mm) needles. (Learn how to check your gauge here.)

Abbreviations

k = knit

Instructions: Baby Size Fast & Easy Knit Hat

(10.5-inch to 16-inch [26.67-cm to 40.64-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 20 stitches.

Rows 2 – 21: k 20. (20 stitches) [Work should measure 6 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

Instructions: One-Size-Fits-Most Fast & Easy Knit Hat

(16-inch to 25-inch [40.64-cm to 63.5-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 32 stitches.

Rows 2 – 33: k 32. (32 stitches) [Work should measure 11 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

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Care

If you use the materials listed above, your scarf will be machine washable. For best results, hand wash or use a delicate cycle in cold water. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low.

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This fast and easy chunky knit hat is perfect for your very first project. Both kids and adults will love making these simple seamless knit hats with super bulky yarn. Get the free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

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