Fast and Easy Knit Hat

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.

Knit these hats with wool (as pictured) or substitute your favorite yarn material. Just be sure to choose “super bulky” weight yarn. Try any solid color you like or mix it up with a multi-colored yarn. (Amazon affiliate link.)

About This Free Fast and Easy Knit Hat Knitting Pattern

This simple ribbed hat is an easy-level knitting pattern. You will need to know how to make a long-tail cast on, knit, 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.

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 44-yard (100 gram) skein of super bulky weight yarn* (shown in KnitPicks Tuff Puff), in your choice of color.

• Baby size uses about 22 yards (50 grams)
• One-Size-Fits-Most uses about 44 yards (100 grams)

*Weights estimated with Knit Picks Tuff Puff yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch. A 4×4 inch gauge swatch with a 2 row by 3 stitch border uses an additional 22 yards (50 grams.).

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.

Print the Free Fast and Easy Knit Hat Knitting Pattern

Printable Fast and Easy Knit Hat Pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

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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.

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