Easiest Knitted Hat (Made From a Rectangle!) - Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners by Yay For Yarn

This simple-to-make hat is made from a knitted rectangle! It's the perfect project for a beginner knitter, or anytime you want to make a quick and easy project. You won't have to worry about knitting in the round, shaping, or anything like that. If you can cast on, bind off, and work the knit stitch, you can make this hat!

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Learn more about the Standard Yarn Weight System here:

Learn more about Gauge in this video:

Learn to Block Your Knitting here:

Learn to Count Your Stitches here:

Learn to Count Your Rows here:

Get the inexpensive Faux Fur Pom Poms I used here:

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00:00 Introduction
07:57 Supplies
13:14 Cast On
13:29 Cable Cast On
18:34 Knit Rows
20:42 Counting Rows
26:40 Blocking
28:50 Seaming
33:15 Adding Buttons
34:00 Weave in Tail
36:06 Attach pom pom
37:12 Attach leather tag

[DiVaIve]

I love these hats. I make lots of them every year as I participate in a social yarn group where we knit/crochet for the homeless and also for the babies that are born to young single mothers. This is so usefull with the yarn and needle sizes. Thanks.

[GiFtEoS]

What a perfect tutorial...exceptionally clear and complete instructions! Thank you!

[ruthhunt]

I used up left over yarn and crocheted hats for our homeless shelter.. we do get some days of cold weather in sw fla during the winter months.. I’m going to knit these next...looks like fun..if I start now, I’ll have several done by the end of the year...thanks for sharing this pattern....you’re great!

[sewesme]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much! I had been looking for a simple pattern and you hit it right on nail!! Can't wait to make them for Hat Not Hat. The best video ever because the hats are made out the different weights of yarn.! Super AWESOME!!!

[mariamendonca]

What a fantastic and clear tutorial. Thank you very much. Going to knit these for my grandchildren. Hopefully you have other knitting patterns. You're the best🤗

[marionlacey]

Love your thorough instruction video. Have made many hats and just purchased your pattern for this one simply because I love its simplicity. Thank you.
Marion 🤩

[claragowin]

Your the best at explaining everything. Your my #1 . Thank you!

[penderisdale]

I absolutely LOVE this pattern. I am a beginner and already started and cannot wait for the end result. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[TwistedStitchesShow]

Very cute hat. I like to do these as I’m a new knitter. It helps to get the clumsiness out of the way.

[ashleywilson]

My first time knitting a hat this pattern is brilliant so easy thank you

[logikgirl]

Gosh. This was so lovely to watch 🥺

I loved it so much, it's aesthetic, easy to make and well explained.

Plus your voice is aesthetic to the ear.

The result is professional and exactly like the hats I would normally buy. 😅 Can't wait to make this 😊✨

[GinniePostlethwaite]

Thank you so much for this video! I am new to knitting and this actually explained a lot more than just how to make a hat for me so, thank you for that! You are a great teacher! 😀🧶

[youmnaassaf]

The way you attached the pompom is really neat... Wow

[sylviaelen]

I loved these hats, thank you, from Brasil

[lindaw]

You are such a sweetie and I love your sweet voice and very, very clear instructions. Carry on! 🥰

[braydenskitchen]

Woohoo, this is my next project!! I’m a beginner and this seems very doable. Thank you!

[nightowl]

TY for this guick and easy hat tutorial. Very easy to fallow your instructions. Vickie G

[elizabethdecell]

Thank you so very much for this pattern and video!! I can't wait to start on some beautiful hats!!

[noface]

finished mine today i really love it thank you so much, ive never made a hat before. new subscriber!

[carolynallan]

Great video, solid instruction. Thank you!