16 Free Knit Hat Patterns On Circular Needles

16 Free Knit Hat Patterns On Circular Needles

There’s something so special about knit hat patterns on circular needles. They can be simple or complex, making for fun and adventurous knitting! The result is always gorgeous knit hats that are perfect for gifting.

Knitting on circular needles is a skill that needs to be in every knitter’s bag of tricks. Actually, once you learn how to knit on circular needles, you’ll likely never want to stop! The knit stitch, in particular, is a breeze and perfect for beginner knitters.

Below you’ll find 16 free knit hat patterns on circular needles, and they offer hat patterns that will fit people of all ages. Among the list of knit hat patterns you’ll find easy knitting patterns, simple cable knit hats, a traditional ribbed stitch hat, cute baby hats, easy brioche hats and more. So, regardless of who you’re creating them for, you’ll find whatever you could possibly need below!

#1 The Seed Stitch Knit Hat

You’ll love how much texture this hat has! The stitches form a pattern in the hat that gives it a classy look you’ll adore. The structure of this stitch makes the hat soft not stiff, making it a great pattern to create a slouchy style hat.
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The Seed Stitch Knit Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#2 Bubble Beanie Hat

This knitted hat pattern is perfect if you are in love with the bubble stitch pattern and are comfortable knitting on circular needles. It is entirely possible for those of you who are fairly new to knitting to give this a try, too. If you’ve got extra yarn lying around, this is also a great yarn stash buster.
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Bubble Beanie Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#3 Cole Hat

This easy knitting pattern is the perfect winter hat; form-fitting with lots of textured fabric. Made with super bulky yarn, this free hat pattern can be knit over and over again in no time at all. It’s also incredibly warm and comforting on a cold, cold day.
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Cole Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#4 The One Evening Beanie

Only one evening to knit a hat, with a pompom? No problem! With the easy and super fast knitting pattern you’ll be ready for some last-minute gifts in no time!
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The One Evening Beanie - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#5 Simple Knit Ribbed Hat Pattern

This knit hat has ribbing that goes all the way to the top. It is super stretching and can be worn cuffed or slouchy. If you’re looking for a fun and easy go-to hat pattern, this is it!
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Simple Knit Ribbed Hat Pattern - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#6 Fluffy Brioche Hat

As soft and tasty as its namesake, these Fluffy Brioche Hats showcase the richness of our new Cashmere Merino Bloom, our most sumptuous yarn yet. Putting a toasty knit hat on your head is about as nice as putting a warm pastry in your belly!
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Fluffy Brioche Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#7 Double Knit Brim Hat

Cute and stylish with extra warmth is what you get with a double knit brim hat. The brim on this knit hat pattern is doubled up adding an extra layer of warmth around your ears, making this hat perfect for those freezing days!
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Double Knit Brim Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#8 Interwoven Hat

This is an intermediate level knitting pattern and the techniques involve the knit stitch, purl stitch, cabling, and working in the round.
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Interwoven Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#9 Basic Knitted Baby Hat

These quick projects are so satisfying since you can whip one beanie up in one sitting! Sewing a label onto these little beanies adds such a luxe effect as well. With one skein of yarn, you can actually make two baby hats! There are so many colors available, and if the baby’s gender is a surprise, use a neutral grey or cream color!
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Basic Knitted Baby Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

#10 Anker’s Hat

Anker’s Hat is a simple hat constructed with segments of rib. The hat is worked bottom-up in the round, on small circumference circular needles at first, and then decreases at the top are worked on double-pointed needles. However, you can choose to knit the hat with a longer circular needle using the magic loop technique throughout.
Tutorial
Anker's Hat - From casual to designer styled hats, these free knit hat patterns on circular needles are sure to be your new favorite projects to work on! #freeknithatpatterns #knithatpatterns #knitpatterns

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