The perfect fall hat, my new Super Bulky Knit Hats FREE Pattern! Just scroll all the way down for all 10 sizes.
The Inspiration + Design
I could have just knit this hat in my size and called it a day, but where’s the fun in that?! For some reason, once the weather cools off all I can think about is a family set of chunky hats. Every year this thought passes through my mind and every year I never get around to making them. This year is different!
I wanted to create a very simple super bulky knit hats pattern that is beginner friendly and classic. It looks good in any super bulky yarn and on anyone’s head! My husband (who never wears knits) even said he’d like a blue one! Gasp!
These would also make wonderful handmade holiday gifts – I’m trying to get ahead on my gift giving plan so I actually have time to make all the super bulky knit hat projects I want to this year!
Sewrella Yarn
For this project I used some of my own hand dyed yarn (did you know I have my own hand dyed yarn company?!). We have a new base yarn called Classic Super that you can order any of our colorways on to knit this hat. One skein will make any size up to Adult Small – you would just need two skeins to make the Adult Medium or Adult Large.
I love this yarn because it is extremely soft and drapey, even for a yarn as chunky as this. It’s also super vibrant and the color is juuuuust right because of our artisanal hand dyed method! The colors I used in these super bulky knit hats samples are Lodge and Harvest that will be available in our Cozy Collection launch on October 1st at 8pm est!
One chunky hat, so many sizes
We’ve just started in on our cooler fall weather so what better time to knit family hats?! I made this pattern in 10 sizes ranging from Newborn all the way to Adult Large (and yes, I measured my husband’s giant head to make sure that size would fit him, ha!)
Hat sizing is always somewhat approximate and I’ve written the pattern to have a bit of a snug fit around the brim so it stays on the head with a bit more room in the body of the hat for a comfortable, warm fit. In the sizing list for these super bulky knit hats just choose the size that closely matches the actual measurement of the recipients head. I’ve built that fancy fit into the pattern.
Substituting different super bulky yarns
Although our yarn is beautiful, it can be hard to get your hands on. Our collections sell out in hours and we only launch once every month or so. If you just can’t wait to get started on these knit hats, I do have a couple of recommendations! Our Classic Super base is a Weight 6/Super Bulky weight yarn so any comparable yarn could be substituted in this pattern.
The tried and true classic of Super Bulky yarn is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. This yarn is perfectly suitable for this pattern and it’s sold at nearly every yarn retailer you can find. It’s inexpensive and has plenty of yardage to make an adult size hat or multiple kids size hats per skein. It comes in loads of colors and is an excellent option!
Another fun yarn substitution would be the newer Lion Brand Wool Ease Roving. It’s got a more singly ply feel like our own Classic Super hand dyed yarn but at a much more affordable price point. There are some gorgeous colors and it’s available at LionBrand.com here!
PATTERN
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Description
Simple, classic super bulky knit hats are the perfect cool weather accessory. Made in 10 sizes, these are perfect for the whole family!
Yarn
–Sewrella Yarn – Classic Super
(weight 5 / bulky, 3.5oz/100g, 76yds/69m)
Colorways: LODGE, HARVEST
See yardage below
Notions
-Size US 11 8mm circular knitting needles with a 16″ cord
(I love this set of interchangeable knitting needles for hat knitting)
–Faux fur pom pom (optional)
Gauge
10 sts x 18 rows = 4″ in stockinette
Sizes (head circumference) & Yardage
Newborn (13″) – 30 yds
3 month baby (16″) – 40 yds
6 month baby (17″) – 46 yds
12 month baby (18″) – 48 yds
2 years toddler (19″) – 58 yds
3-5 years child (20″) – 68 yds
6-10 years child (21″) – 70 yds
Adult Small (22″) – 76 yds
Adult Medium (23″) – 92 yds
Adult Large (24″) – 106 yds
Notes
-Head circumference listed above is the true measurement. Measure just above the ears and all the way around, then choose the size that closely matches this measurement from the sizing list above
-Pictured: Lodge sample in Child, Harvest sample in Adult Small
SUPER BULKY KNIT HATS
Newborn
CO 32, continue working in round
Rows 1-5: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 6-16: K around
Row 17: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around, k2tog <24>
Row 18: K around
Row 19: K2tog, K1; rep from * around, K last two <16>
Row 20: K around
Row 21: K2tog around, K last st <8>
Row 22: K2tog around <4>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
3 month baby
CO 36, continue working in round
Rows 1-6: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 7-20: K around
Row 21: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <27>
Row 22: K around
Row 23: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <18>
Row 24: K around
Row 25: K2tog around <9>
Row 26: K2tog around, K last stitch <5>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
6 month baby
CO 38, continue working in round
Rows 1-6: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 7-22: K around
Row 23: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around, K last <29>
Row 24: K around
Row 25: K2tog, K1; rep from * around, K2tog <18>
Row 26: K around
Row 27: K2tog around <9>
Row 28: K2tog around, K last stitch <5>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
12 month baby
CO 40, continue working in round
Rows 1-6: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 7-24: K around
Row 23: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <30>
Row 24: K around
Row 25: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <20>
Row 26: K around
Row 27: K2tog around <10>
Row 28: K2tog around, K last stitch <5>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
2 Years toddler
CO 42, continue working in round
Rows 1-8: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 9-26: K around
Row 27: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around, K last 2 sts <32>
Row 28: K around
Row 29: K2tog, K1; rep from * around, K2tog <21>
Row 30: K around
Row 31: K2tog around, K last stitch <11>
Row 32: K2tog around, K last stitch <7>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
3-5 Years child
CO 44, continue working in round
Rows 1-8: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 9-29: K around
Row 30: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <33>
Row 31: K around
Row 32: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <22>
Row 33: K around
Row 34: K2tog around, K last st <11>
Row 35: K2tog around, K last stitch <6>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
6-10 Years child
CO 48, continue working in round
Rows 1-9: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 10-32: K around
Row 33: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <36>
Row 34: K around
Row 35: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <24>
Row 36: K around
Row 37: K2tog around <12>
Row 38: K2tog around, K last stitch <6>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
Adult Small
CO 52, continue working in round
Rows 1-10: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 11-34: K around
Row 35: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <39>
Row 31: K around
Row 32: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <26>
Row 33: K around
Row 34: K2tog around <13>
Row 35: K2tog around, K last stitch <7>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
Adult Medium
CO 56, continue working in round
Rows 1-10: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 11-36: K around
Row 37: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <42>
Row 38: K around
Row 39: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <28>
Row 40: K around
Row 41: K2tog around <14>
Row 42: K2tog around <7>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
Adult Large
CO 60, continue working in round
Rows 1-12: *K1, P1; rep from * around
Rows 13-40: K around
Row 41: *K2tog, K2; rep from * around <45>
Row 42: K around
Row 43: K2tog, K1; rep from * around <30>
Row 44: K around
Row 45: K2tog around <15>
Row 46: K2tog around, K last stitch <8>
FO and pull to cinch, weave ends.
Abbreviations (US terms):
FO – finish off
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 together decrease
p – purl
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitch(es)
<> – stitch count
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I can’t believe at what a convenient time you posted this pattern! About a week ago I got a bundle of yarn from goodwill. There was one skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA. I definitely wanted to do a hat with it and tried to find a perfect pattern. Most used too much yards of yarn. But then you posted this bulky hat pattern! It’s perfect! ( One question. I’m making an adult small and also want to make a Pom Pom. I have a skein of 81 yards and need about 76 for the hat. Will I have enough to make a Pom Pom pom?) Thank you for your wonderful patterns and all the work that you put into this blog. God Bless!
I’m afraid 5 yds is likely not enough for a pom pom. But a contrast color pom in another yarn from your stash could be cute!
Loved your Crochet Cable tutorial, but cud not understand the name of the Lion Brand yard that U said U used. Please advise, as it looked terrific in your pix. So pliable! Thanx
Hi – I purchased this hat pattern but what do you need the 8mm DPN for? Thanks!
When you start decreasing you’ll run out of room on your circulars so you’ll need to switch to DPNs 🙂