[Leftynewbie]

Please help dear talented friends. I am looking for EASY patterns for men's hats that are not done on circular needles or DPN's.I am still just learning but I have one basic hat pattern that I make and send to a men's shelter for the homeless in NYC. The pattern is simple and basic but I have made over 60 of them and could maybe use a little variety. I'm sure the men don't care as long as it keeps them warm but I am going a little crazy making the same hat over and over and over. Please help....you are all so talented that it puts this novice to shame but I will try any pattern you feel is right. Thanks so much and Holiday Blessings to all. Amy

 

[Jessica-Jean]

a) Join Ravelry. It's free, will NEVER send you messages, and has nearly every pattern in creation.

b) Put the word HAT into the search box, and wait a moment.

c) Scroll down the page while looking at the left-hand column. Tick off the ones you need.

d) In this case: knitting, free, has photo, construction > seamed, Age/Size > Adult, Gender > Male, and that gets you a grand total of 42 (in theory) possibilities. The filters being imperfect, some of the selected patterns are visibly not hats, not male, not adult, etc., but it's a starting point.

e) Remove the Gender filter, and there are 464 (in theory) possibilities.

f) You can further refine your search by ticking off needle size and/or yarn weight.

Have fun!

 

[pin_happy]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-watchmans-hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boneyard-shawl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watch-cap---knitted
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beanies-for-the-brave
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coronet
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reasonably-hip
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morgan-4

Enjoy.

 

[pin_happy]

http://www.shemakeshats.com/

Another site for you.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

http://www.shemakeshats.com/

Another site for you.

I've looked at a few of her free patterns, and they all ask for a circular needle and double-pointed needles. Fine by me, but the original poster requested worked flat.

 

[pin_happy]

Sorry overlooked that issue, but figure, can be easily transferred to flat, some of her designs are cute.

 

[taznwinston]

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/hatnmitts.html
I have been working on hats/scarves almost all summer for a womans shelter. Here's the hat I made. Because you can use 2 strands of worsted weight (#4) yarn throughout the pattern, they make up so quickly. Because they're so thick they knit up in just a couple of hours, even for a newbie. Hope this helps

 

[didough]

Please help dear talented friends. I am looking for EASY patterns for men's hats that are not done on circular needles or DPN's.I am still just learning but I have one basic hat pattern that I make and send to a men's shelter for the homeless in NYC. The pattern is simple and basic but I have made over 60 of them and could maybe use a little variety. I'm sure the men don't care as long as it keeps them warm but I am going a little crazy making the same hat over and over and over. Please help....you are all so talented that it puts this novice to shame but I will try any pattern you feel is right. Thanks so much and Holiday Blessings to all. Amy

You could do a search here:

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/winter_wear.php

 

[flyssie]

This one might fit the bill - it is quite a different style - looks quite modern
Link:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATThalfdome.html

Good luck
Flyssie

 

[pjcoldren]

You can make that same hat 60 more times, and if you use a different stitch pattern, for the ribbing and/or the body of the hat, it won't really be the same. It's a great way to try out new stitches.

 

[ernai]

I use a loom to make beanies/hats. Single yarn, double yarn, boucle and chunky. Works really quickly.

smallest size for infant, second for child, third for adult, and large I haven't used at all yet.

 

[Patp]

Have you looked for a SIDEWAYS hat pattern? They are made on straights and would be a little variation for you.

 

[redcaboose1708]

I removed the filter as you suggested, and this is what I found on raverly......Good luck ! I too am a beginner "newbie" knitter ! Sure wish I could find classes ( one on one ) in my area

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&query=Beginner knit hat patterns

 

[redcaboose1708]

Here's a YouTube Video hat I found ( and made ...it's simple ) Although it is for a child, perhaps you could make it with smaller needles ( straight needles ) and just increase the length and the width to make this hat. You "knit" a square and then fold it in half, sew up the seam etc. It's quite easy. I just finished a pink one for a young granddaughter !

 

[redcaboose1708]

You might look on this site for other "Beginner " patterns. I don't know if the "Easy " patterns are a little more difficult that the "Beginner " ones on this site. I am new to knitting as well, and looking for simple EASY Beginner patterns !

( thanks to all of you who have posted sites to go to for beginners ! )

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L20101.html?noImages=

 

[redcaboose1708]

Here's a site from RED HEART YARNS ....with Video Tutorials !! AS a new knitter myself,I find that video tutorials as much easier for me Hope this helps !

There's tons of videos for a beginner !

http://www.redheart.com/learn/videos