35 Knitted Hats For Babies, Toddlers & Kids: {Free Patterns}

Knit Pixie Bonnet: Sized for newborns up to 24 months old. Made with circular and straight needles. Features pom pom and buttoned chin strap.

Stella Pixie: For sizes 3 to 24 months. A knitted rectangle is folded in half and grafted together, then a strap is added along the bottom to secure in place.

Sun Hat: Finished circumference sizes measure: for a newborn (14″) , small (16″) , med (18”), large (20″).

Knitted: Made with straight and DP needles, two sizes available: 1 to 3 years and 4 to 6 years. Two I-cords to tie under chin.

Strawberry Cap: Sized for preemie/newborn and 3 to 6 months (You can make it larger if you wish). Knit with DPNs and circulars.

Fair Isle: Sized 0 to 6 months and 6 to 12 months. Made with circulars and DPNs.

Munchkin: Noted as an “Easy” pattern and sized to fit newborns (knot the end cord or leave it off to prevent choking hazard).

Scrappy Gnome: Knit with DPNs and a whole lot of worsted and bulky weight yarn scraps (great stash buster). Two sizes: baby/toddler and child/adult (stretchy so there’s quite a size range).

Ponytail Beanie: Simple pattern knit on straight needles, make this for your favorite gal that wears ponytails, she needs it!

Bananahead: Two different sizes available for Newborn (0-3 months) and (3-6 months). Knit on DPNs.

Jester: Sized to fit 12 (14, 16, 18) inches. Knit with DPNs and Gauge is 18 sts to 10 cm/4 inches. Free pdf pattern download.

Jewel: Knit with circulars and DPNs and sized to fit Newborn to 3 month old though it can be adjusted for larger size.

Berry: Knit with circulars and DPNs and features an I-cord topknot and pretty roll-up edging. Free pdf pattern download.

Bear & Panda: Includes matching mitt pattern. Sized to fit Newborn and 12 months. Use brown & pink for bear, white & black for panda. Knit with straights and DPNs.

Bunny Beanie: Fits ages 3 to 6 months, skill level noted as Intermediate. Made with DPNs.

Acorn Cap: Knit with DPNs and sized to fit 6 months (15″ unstretched circumference).

Lace Swirl: Size 2T to small adult but very stretchy to fit a wide range of sizes. Knit with circulars and DPNs.

Vintage Style: Made with straight or circular needles one or two sizes smaller than yarn recommends. Tips for custom sizing included in pattern.

Small & Clever: Sized 0-4 and 5-12 m and knit with circulars and DPNs. The hat is knit from cord to cord. Matching booties & mittens.

Tri-Peak: Made to fit size: 12 (14, 16) inches, made with DPNs. Gauge 20 sts to 10 cm/4 inches. Free pdf pattern available to download.

DROPS Bonnet & Scarf: Size: 1/3 – 6/9 – 12/18 months (2 – 3/4) years. Features crocheted borders.

Giacomos: Knit with circulars and DPNs, finished size is 14.5″ circumference (fits approximately 6 – 18 months old).

Bumpy Hat & Jacket: Sizes 0-6 mos (6-12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs, 4 yrs). Knit with circulars and DPNs.

Flower Power: Sized to fit 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-36 months) and requires six different balls of yarn but you’ll get several hats from that. Knit with DPNs, circulars and straights.

Noggin Hat: Sizes Small Newborn to 12 months and knit with circular and DP needles. Features an I-cord tassel.

Tomato Beanie: Sized to fit baby 6 to 12 months and knit on circulars or DPNs.

George: This hat is worked flat on straight needles then joined and seamed at the top. Made to fit size 12 months.

Easy Bee: Knit on DPNs but can knit flat on circulars if you prefer. To fit baby from 3-6 months but can be adjusted in size if needed. Matching booties pattern included.

Heirloom: Finished size measures 13 1/2 inches in circumference. Three different styles to choose from (Garter Brim, Roll Brim & Striped).

Twirl & Tie: Made with DPNs and sized to fit baby and larger (up to adults). Gauge: 11 stitches in stockinette = 2 inches.

Ruffle Brim: Knit with circulars and DPNs using worsted weight wool. Embellish with knit flowers or whatever else you like.

Clochette: Sized to fit Newborn (3m, 6m, 9m, 1-3y). Made with DPNs or circular needles. There is a single row of crochet along the bottom edge of hat. Free pdf pattern download.

Soft Angel: Knit on DPNs and gauge is 5 sts = 1″ in stockinette stitch on US 7 needles. Features a pretty knit flower on the side.

Cabled: Size Newborn, Preemie and knit with two circulars or one circular and one set of DP needles. Two pattern designs available: 5 cable and 10 cable.

Cotton Bam Boo: Skill level marked as Intermediate, for sizes 0-6 months and 12-24 months. Free pdf pattern download.

Rock Candy with Ear Flaps: Fun design that knits up quickly, sized to fit 3-9 months, 16″ circumference. Worked on DPNs and circular needles.