Grab your loom, grab some yarn, and get ready for your next exciting loom knitting project. Today we are featuring 25 amazing loom knitting hat patterns for you to try. They’re quick, they’re cute, and they don’t take very much yarn either. So why don’t you give them a try?
Do you know how to loom knit a hat? It’s not as hard as you might think! Even if you are relatively new to the world of loom knitting, you are sure to find some loom knitting hat patterns today that you feel confident tackling. We always make sure to feature designs with a wide variety of skill levels so no one feels left out.
The loom knitting hat patterns that we have curated for you also vary in other ways. These patterns call for different yarn weights (everything from worsted to super bulky), so you are sure to find something you can make without making a dash to the craft store. Some patterns call for a single color and some make a splash with multiple colors.
They also differ by the number of pegs you will need to make them. An adjustable knitting loom comes in handy here, but it’s not strictly necessary. Some loom knitting hat patterns will specify the exact number of pegs that you will need while others just mention the multiple of the number of pegs you will need. For instance, if a pattern has a stitch pattern that repeats itself every 4 stitches, then you will need a loom that has a multiple of 4 pegs.
You will also want to keep an eye out for specified gauges. The gauge of a knitting loom has to do with how closely spaced the pegs are. Wider or narrower gaps between pegs can have a dramatic effect on the finished product. Especially with something like loom knitting hat patterns, you will want to double check your gauge to be sure that the hat won’t be too small or too big.
Now that that bit of housekeeping is out of the way, we can finally dig into all these great loom knitting hat patterns. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Valentina Beanie
My favorite designs are the ones that look tricky but are secretly very simple. The pattern for the stunning Valentina Beanie calls for just knit and purl stitches. It can be made on any hat loom that has a total number of pegs that is a multiple of 8. It was originally designed on a 48 peg loom.
Designer: Michelle Rynsai
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rasta (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Five By Five Slouch
The Five by Five Slouch is a straightforward and unisex design that’s sure to impress. It was designed on a 40 peg loom using a basic rib stitch for the brim and twisted stockinette stitch for the body. The pattern uses two strands of DK or Worsted Weight yarn held together but you could also use a single strand of Bulky Weight yarn if you would prefer.
Designer: Janet Rekesius
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Chunky Ear Flap Hat
Did you know that loom knitting hat patterns could include designs with ear flaps? These fun and practical hats can be made entirely on your knitting loom. This design makes use of 48 pegs. It calls for a combination of knit and e-wrap stitches along with some basic colorwork.
Designer: Ace Beorchia
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Sierras Beanie
A subtly variegated yarn really makes this beanie design sing. The textural differences between knit and purl stitches form a subtle chevron pattern on the body of the hat. It was designed on a smaller gauge 80 peg loom. It’s a lovely unisex design that’s also great for gifting!
Designer: Authentic Knitting Board
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios (Worsted Weight #4)
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Men’s Cable Hat
If thinking about loom knitting cables makes you break out in hives, don’t sweat it! This Men’s Cable Hat actually uses a faux cable technique. Textured ridges are created using just knit and purl stitches. You’ll need a small gauge hat loom that can hold 84 stitches.
Designer: Authentic Knitting Board
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)
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Edelweiss Hat
A little bit of texture goes a long way to making loom knitting hat patterns feel extra special. The Edelweiss Hat pattern calls for u-wrap knit stitches, true knit 2 togethers, purl 2 togethers, and purl stitches. You’ll need a small gauge loom with a multiple of 8 pegs, like 80 or 88.
Designer: GoodKnit Kisses
Yarn: Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (Aran Weight #4)
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Purl and Rib Stitch Hat
Super bulky weight yarn makes short work of this pretty blue beanie. The unisex hat design is sure to keep the wearer cute and cozy. It can be made on a 46 or 48 peg loom. The pattern calls for u-wrap knit stitches and purl stitches. A bit of easy decreasing at the top reduces bulkiness in the crown of the hat.
Designer: Ms. Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Twisted Brioche Slouchy Tam
Calling all experienced loom knitters! The Twisted Brioche Slouchy Tam is perfect for folks who love a challenge. A small gauge double knit loom with 52 pegs is recommended. The pattern calls for the chunky open rib stitch and a version of stockinette that has been modified for double knitting.
Designer: GoodKnit Kisses
Yarn: Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Solids, Marls & Heathers (Aran Weight #4)
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Dino Hat
Fun novelty hat patterns aren’t just for regular knitting. Loom knitters can get in on the fun too with this cute Dino Hat. Using a 41 peg loom, you can create the base of the hat and all the add ons with just knit and purl stitches. The pattern is available in child size, but could easily be modified for adults.
Designer: Made by Telaine
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Storybrook Cloche
For loom knitting hat patterns that stand out from the crowd, look for unusual and exciting details like the lace brim of this hat. Skipping the more common ribbed brim is a surefire way to make an impression. The pretty lace section of the hat uses yarn overs, knit 2 togethers, slip stitches, and psso’s. You’ll need a small gauge loom with 80 pegs.
Designer: Isela Phelps
Yarn: Knit Picks Chroma Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Loom Knit Sprout Hat
You don’t need to do any fancy stitchwork to loom knit a hat that you can be proud of. The Sprout Hat pattern uses basic 2×2 rib and stockinette stitches. There’s no purl stitches and no crown shaping, so it’s a great choice for beginner loom knitters. You’ll need a small gauge loom with 80 pegs.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Merino (Aran Weight #4)
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Loom Double Knit Hat
If you’ve never tried double knitting on your loom before, then this might be a good place to start. Using two strands of the same color of yarn hides mistakes more easily than working with two different colors of yarn. Plus, the hat turns out extra squishy, thick and cozy. It’s made on a hat loom with 54 pegs.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend (Aran Weight #4)
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Sweet Strawberry Hat
It doesn’t get much sweeter than this strawberry hat! A special cast on is used to create the ruffled green edges of the strawberry “top” and duplicate stitch embroidery is used to add the seeds. The red portion of the hat is worked double stranded using all e-wrap stitches. It’s a child size hat made on a loom with 36 pegs.
Designer: Jennifer Stark
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight #4)
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Loom Knit Cable Hat
Cables instantly upgrade the look of this loom knit beanie pattern. Special stitches include purl 2 together and twist right. Almost any loom that has a multiple of 4 pegs will do the trick. This makes it easy to adjust the sizing up or down so that the finished product will fit you perfectly.
Designer: Crochet.is.Fun
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Striped Toboggan Cap
This Striped Toboggan Cap is fun to knit and fun to wear. You’ll need a 24 peg loom to make an infant hat, a 31 peg loom to make a child size hat, or a 35 peg loom to make an adult size hat. The project is worked triple stranded using entirely knit stitches. What a great stash buster!
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Wool Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Side Cable Hat
Right leaning 4 stitch cables alongside left leaning 4 stitch cables create the attractive column of horseshoe cablework along the side of this cute hat. It was originally designed on a small gauge loom with 86 pegs, but it can easily be modified for fewer or more stitches.
Designer: Isela Phelps
Yarn: Berroco Pure Merino (Aran Weight #4)
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Loom Knit Cable Hat
Turn up the volume with thick and squishy super bulky yarn. Using a 52 peg loom, you can create this cute and cozy beanie. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with 2 stitch cable twists. It’s a great choice for learning how to do basic cables in loom knitting.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Jordyn’s Slouchy Hat
Left leaning 2 stitch cables make attractive columns on the wide brim of this adorable hat – an upgrade on the standard rib stitch brim. The rest of the hat alternates sections of knit stitches with purl stitches to create stripes of both color and texture. You’ll need a small gauge loom that can accommodate 102 stitches.
Designer: Isela Phelps
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed and Knit Picks Swish Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Spring Breeze Slouchy Hat
Let some light and air in with this cute lacey beanie design. The pattern calls for e-wrap and purl stitches along with drop stitches. It is knit double stranded on a loom with 36 pegs. The pattern includes lots of pictures so you don’t get confused.
Designer: joy4crafts
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Midnight (Aran Weight #4)
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Felted Newsboy Hat
There are a ton of loom knitting hat patterns out there for beanies, and not nearly as much for any other style of hat. So this Felted Newsboy Hat is a rare find! It is knit double stranded on a 42 peg loom. The pattern calls for knit, purl, and e-wrap stitches. Felting the hat after you’ve finished knitting it adds structure and sturdiness.
Designer: This Moment is Good
Yarn: Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (Aran Weight #4)
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Ame’s Beret
Here’s another hat pattern that breaks the standard beanie mold. The pattern is worked flat using short rows to form the hat one wedge at a time. It calls for knit, purl, and slip stitches along with wrap and turn stitches. You’ll need a 22 peg large gauge loom.
Designer: Isela Phelps
Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Chunky Cabled Hat
If you’re going to knit a hat with cables, then why not make those cables the star of the show? The voluminous columns on this hat are certainly eye-catching! This design can be knit on a 60 peg ½ gage loom. The pattern calls for e-wrap and purl stitches along with 6 stitch right cable crosses.
Designer: The Loom Muse
Yarn: Red Heart Grande (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Autumn Slouchy Hat
Super bulky weight yarn and drop stitches are an unexpectedly delightful pairing. The touch of lace provided by the drop stitches is balanced out by the coziness of the thick yarn. You can make one of these Autumn Slouchy Hats for yourself on a loom with 40 pegs.
Designer: Authentic Knitting Board
Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Crossed Paths Cap
Sometimes loom knitting hat patterns for men can be hard to find. The Crossed Paths Cap is a lovely unisex design that anyone can enjoy. It is made on a small gauge loom with 84 pegs. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with 6 stitch right cross cables.
Designer: Bethany A. Dailey
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Double Knit Bear Beanie
Introduce a second color to the mix and you can create a beanie with a cute bear image on it. Special techniques for this design involve double knitting and intarsia colorwork. You could even try designing your own graphic on a graphing program like Stitch Fiddle. Just make it the same size as the bear graphic and it should be an easy enough modification.
Designer: Bethany A. Dailey
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Final Thoughts on Loom Knitting Hat Patterns
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