New Free Knitting Patterns for Hats You’ll Love: Sarah Beanie

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New Free Knitting Patterns for Hats You’ll Love: Sarah Beanie

I don’t know about you, but I can never resist a good beanie pattern. Hats are the perfect project—fast, satisfying, and so wearable. Whether I’m knitting for my kids, for gifts, or just to try out a new stitch, I always come back to hats. That’s why today I’m sharing some of my favorite free knitting patterns for hats (and yes, I’ve got a brand-new one for you at the bottom of this post!).

Why I Love Free Knitting Patterns for Hats

One of the reasons I keep knitting hats is how versatile they are. You can make them slouchy or fitted, lacy or cabled, colorful or neutral. And because hats don’t take much yarn, you can splurge on something special without breaking the bank. My favorite part? You can test new techniques without committing to a sweater’s worth of knitting.

Whenever I’m hunting down free knitting patterns for hats, I look for designs that are both stylish and practical. After all, nobody wants a hat that slips off their head—or one that feels like wearing a sweater on your forehead.

THIS Pattern: The Sarah Beanie

Now, let me tell you about my newest design—the Sarah Beanie. THIS pattern is at the bottom of this post, but if you’re eager for even more, you’ll want to click over to my hat pattern page for the full lineup.

The Sarah Beanie is a classic fitted hat with an optional pompom on top. It uses Berroco Vintage (affiliate link), which is one of my all-time favorite yarns. Not only is it soft and durable, but it comes in a ton of colors—perfect for when you can’t decide between neutrals or brights. I knit mine on a size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needle and/or double-pointed needles, which makes it a smooth and speedy project.

If you’ve ever knit the Child Sarah Tee, you’ll recognize the lace design in this beanie—it’s the same stitch pattern! I love when I can carry a stitch motif across different pieces, and this one looks just as sweet in hat form as it does in a tee. And yes, the Sarah Socks also feature a coordinating vibe, so you can go all in with a matching set. (Click here for the Child Sarah Tee and here for the Sarah Socks!)

Pompoms: Fluffy, Fun, and Interchangeable

A fitted beanie like the Sarah Beanie looks amazing on its own, but let’s be honest—sometimes you just need a pompom. I used faux fur pompoms (affiliate link) on mine, and they completely change the look from simple classic to playful statement.

Here’s the best part: no sewing required. I used these awesome wood pompom buttons (affiliate link) that threads the elastic through the top of the hat so you can add or remove your pompom whenever you like. Want to swap colors? Easy. Want to wash the beanie? Just pop the pompom off. It’s such a clever little tool, and I wish I had discovered them sooner.

More Free Knitting Patterns for Hats

If you’re like me, once you finish one hat, you’re ready to cast on another. Luckily, there’s no shortage of free knitting patterns for hats. Here are a few of my other designs you’ll want to check out:

👉 Evergreen Hat – A classic cable beanie with a fit similar to the Sarah Beanie. The cables look just like little evergreen trees marching up the sides.

👉 Flower Field Beanie – This one uses a slipped stitch pattern that creates a delicate field of flowers across the hat.

👉 Juniper Hat – A ripple stitch design that fits a lot like the Sarah Beanie but has a totally different texture.

Each of these is included on my hat pattern page, along with plenty more designs for every season and style.

Why Free Knitting Patterns for Hats Are the Best

Here’s the thing: when you knit hats, you don’t just get a practical accessory. You get instant gratification, a playground for new stitches, and endless gift potential. Plus, since so many designers (myself included) offer free knitting patterns for hats, you can keep your needles busy without spending a dime on patterns.

I love mixing up my hat knitting by alternating lace, cables, and colorwork. Hats are the perfect size for experimenting, and the results are always useful. They also make great charity knits—hospitals, shelters, and community groups are almost always in need of warm hats.

So whether you’re casting on the Sarah Beanie (THIS pattern is at the bottom of this post!) or trying out the Evergreen, Flower Field, or Juniper hats, I know you’ll find plenty of joy in these free knitting patterns for hats. Don’t forget to grab some Berroco Vintage (affiliate link) yarn, your size 7 (4.5mm) needles, and maybe a few faux fur pompoms (affiliate link) with pompom buttons (affiliate link) so you can customize your finished look.

I’d love to hear from you—what’s your favorite type of hat to knit? Slouchy, fitted, cables, lace? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it!

And of course, don’t forget to check out all my free knitting patterns for hats for even more inspiration.

Sarah Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed: 75-250yds worsted weight yarn (I used Berroco Vintage (218y/100g), size 7 (4.5mm) dpn or circular, yarn needle

Gauge: 20sts/10cms or 4ins   

Sizes (appx head circumference) [appx finished measurements laid flat]:

Newborn (33cms,13ins) [16.5x13cms, 6.5x5ins]

baby (38cms, 15ins) [19×16.5cms, 7.5×6.5ins]

child (46cms,18ins) [23x19cms, 9×7.5ins]

small adult (51cms, 20ins) [25.5x18cms, 10×8.5ins]

large adult (56cms, 22ins) [28x23cms, 11x9ins]

STITCH CHART

In the Round Instructions

Round 1 – [k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k2] around

Round 2 – knit around

Round 3 – [k1,yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1] around

Round 4 – knit around

Round 5 – [k4, yo, ssk, k4, k2tog, yo, k4] around

Round 6 – knit around

Round 7 – [k3, yo, ssk, k6, k2tog, yo, k3] around

Round 8 – knit around

SARAH BEANIE

Cast on 48 (64, 80, 96) 112. Join in the round.

Work 2.5cms or 1ins k1p1 ribbing.

Knit 1 round

Work in Stitch Pattern starting on round 1 until your work measures appx 9 (10, 14, 17) 19.5 cms or 3.5 (4, 5.5, 6.5) 7.5 ins from cast on edge ending after completing a round 3.

DECREASES

Round 1 – [k2, yo, ssk, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, k2tog, yo, k2] Repeat [to] around (42 (56, 70, 84) 98sts)

Round 2 – knit around

Round 3 – [k1, yo, ssk, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1] Repeat [to] around (36 (48, 60, 72) 84sts)

Round 4 – knit around

Round 5 – [k4, ssk, k2tog, k4] Repeat [to] around (30 (40, 50, 60) 70sts)

Round 6 – Knit around

Round 7 – [k3, ssk, k2tog, k3] Repeat [to] around (24 (32, 40, 48) 56sts)

Round 8 – [k2, ssk, k2tog, k2] Repeat [to] around (18 (24, 30, 36) 42sts)

Round 9 – [k1, ssk, k2tog, k1] Repeat [to] around (12 (16, 20, 24) 28sts)

Round 10 – [ssk, k2tog] Repeat [to] around (6 (8, 10, 12) 14sts)

Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to weave in ends. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.

Stitch Key:

K – knit                   

p – purl

st(s) – stitch(es)      

k2tog – knit 2 stitches together

ssk – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together

Sarah Beanie PDF Download

Sarah beanieDownload

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