Free Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns

If you are just learning how to knit or crochet, we recommend purchasing one of our Complete Knit or Crochet Hat / Beanie / Chemo Cap Kits or NICU Blanket Kits. Each kit comes with everything you need to make 3 beanies AND free learning resources. These are great for beginners -- and even experts love them as well! These are not required for contributing to Knots of Love. While they are not required to contribute, beginners and experts alike love them because they have everything needed to learn and ship beautiful NICU blankets and chemo caps to those in need. Again, not required, but we offer them to make it even easier for people with a heart for serving others contribute to Knots of Love, if they want. The paid patterns and complete chemo cap/beanie/hat and NICU Blanket kits are at:
‍Click here to shop our Complete Knit & Crochet For Charity Starter Kits and Project Kits.

PS: We would love to have you in our Knots of Love Family of Makers!
You don't have to be an expert to join Knots of Love, just follow the steps we provide and pour your love into the tiny blankets, preemie beanies, and/or chemo caps -- and we will call and give you feedback when we get them, and let you know where they were sent to warm hearts and heads!!! Looking forward to meeting you on the phone and seeing your creations! God Bless!!!

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If you are making hats (chemo caps / beanies) for cancer patients going through chemotherapy, please be sure to use a yarn from our Approved Yarn List (PDF). We have spent almost two decades working with people going through chemo and testing countless yarn brands and product lines to save you time and money -- and to ensure we provide the softest, most comfortable hats to people in need.
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If you use a pattern for your Knots of Love submissions that you find elsewhere, that's great! Just please be sure the pattern is not a lacy one or see-through because most people experiencing treatment-induced hair loss do not want their skin to show through or be exposed to the elements.

Ready to send your hats to us for distribution to hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and infusion centers? Great! Click here to get started!
Guidelines for Making Beanies (Required Yarn List) (PDF)‍

Please use this chart to determine what size cap you would like to make. The height noted is the total height of the hat including the brim.

Size: Preemie | Circumference: 10-13 in. | Height: 4-5 in.
‍Size: Small | Circumference: 18-20 in. | Height: 6.5 to 7 in.
Size: Medium | Circumference: 20-22 in. | Height: 7 to 8 in.
Size: Large | Circumference: 22-24.5 in. | Height: 8 to 10 in.

For NICU blankets visit our NICU blanket patterns page and here for sizes.

Looking for free NICU blanket patterns?
We have those too, just click here for free NICU blanket patterns.
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