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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.

Speaking of learning how to knit, whether you’ve dabbled in knitting, have made a few pieces, or never picked up needles before, the fundamentals of knitting are essential to get right.

With over 40+ professionally filmed video lessons, you’ll learn the fundamentals from the ground up in the amazing Learn to Knit class.

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!

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.

Via The Northern Moose

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

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.

Via Studio Knit

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

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.

Via Noowul Designs

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

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!

Via Knitting With Chopsticks

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

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!  

Via Small Friendly

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

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!

Via Purl Soho

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

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!

Via The Northern Moose

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

Interwoven Hat

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern and the techniques involve the knit stitch, purl stitch, cabling, and working in the round.

Via Two Of Wands

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

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 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick 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!

Via All About Ami

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

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. 

Via Ravelry

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

Twisted Ribster Hat

This fun, easy, quick ribbed knit hat busts the stash. It uses a variety of yarns held in multiple strands to get a super chunky gauge. Hat measures 19 1/2” slightly stretched and 9” high, but is easily adjusted for any size in 2 stitch units.

Via Ravelry

Twisted Ribster 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

Super Bulky Toddler Cable Hat

It’s a super quick and easy knitting pattern, ideal if you’re new to knitting cables. This one made the perfect baby shower gift for a friend!

This pattern is knitted in the round with circular & double pointed needles. 

Via Hello Dolly Knitting

Super Bulky Toddler Cable 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

Basic Two-Tones Hat

This is a very easy hat knitting pattern. If you are just starting to explore the beautiful world of knitted hats, give this one a try! Chunky yarn makes it a fast knit, and a two-colored design gives endless possibilities for color combination.

You can adjust the pattern to another yarn, change the size or length of the finished garment, add a pompom, and just have fun with it!

Via Life Is Cozy

Basic Two-Tones 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

Essential Knit Hat

Stop the search. This is the only knit hat pattern you’ll ever need. With sizing options ranging from newborn all the way up to an adult’s extra-large, the Essential Knit Hat Pattern is a basic you’ll love knitting again and again. 

Via Allfreeknitting

Essential 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

Northward 

We’re always thinking ahead to quick knits for fall and winter.  Northward is a super quick chunky cable knit hat, now sized from baby to big, and fabulously free!

Via Bloglovin

Northward - 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

Diamond Weave Hat

Not tight enough to be a beanie, yet not loose enough to be a slouch, the Diamond Weave Hat delivers highly textured diamonds that float over background purl stitches.

As you know, “textured” means you’ll be moving a lot of stitches around, so be prepared. But the payoff is a beautifully patterned hat that has depth and drama.

Via Nancyknit’s Blog

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Whether you’re searching for knit hat patterns for your friend’s newest addition to the family, or you’re needing new head accessories to keep you warm this winter, the above patterns are all you need.

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!

Knitting in the round on circular needles can feel a little bit intimidating at first so if you’re a visual learner, here are some great video tutorials that can help you learn how to knit with confidence.

Happy knitting!

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