Free Fleece Hat Pattern
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Learn how to make a winter fleece hat with a free sewing pattern. This pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family.
We’ve had a cold streak and needed warm fleece hats for the whole family. I really hate having cold ears, and I think my children have inherited that. I designed a simple fleece hat pattern for lots of different ages, and it’s really easy to sew. It’s only three seams and a hem!
These fleece hats are designed to fit snug and to be able to be worn under a hood or a helmet. Lengthen the hat for a more slouchy look, or sew a deeper hem for more of a knit cap look.
What fabric should I use?
This winter hat is designed to be used with a stable knit fabric. A stable knit fabric stretches along the horizontal line, but it does not stretch along the vertical line. Stable knit fabrics are polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece, French terry, and more. Just check the stretch before you sew.
The hat should be cut so that the horizontal stretch should go around the head to make the hat comfortable and snug as it’s being worn.
Should I prewash the fabric?
If the fabric has any natural fiber like cotton or rayon, the fabric should be washed before cutting and sewing. Wash and dry hot so that any shrinkage will be removed.
What size does the hat pattern come it?
The hat pattern comes in child sizes 2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10. It also comes in sizes teen, adult small, adult medium, and adult large.
Measure the person’s head by measuring around the forehead and down to the base of the head in the back. Use this to find the closest head measurement to choose the right size.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Do you love to sew? Try one of these sewing projects:
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How to Make a Winter Fleece Hat
Supplies
- Free fleece hat sewing pattern – get it at the end of the post
- 1/3 yard of stable knit fabric like polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece, French terry, etc
- Sewing tools
- Sewing machine
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Cut out two pieces of knit fabric for each hat you are making.
Fold each hat piece so that the top points are matching and with right sides together. Pin the two layers together.
Sew from the fold up to the point with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Sew with either a zigzag stitch or a serger.
Bring the two hat pieces right sides together matching the sides and center top seam. Make the two top seams point in opposite directions to reduce bulk. Pin from the bottom of the hat, up around the top, and down to the other side.
Sew around the curve with either a zigzag stitch or a serger.
Fold the bottom edge under 1/2 inch and pin. For a shorter hat fold the edge under 1 inch and pin.
Sew around the edge of the hem with a zigzag stitch. If your hem came out a little wavy, try pressing it with a cool iron and washing it. The waviness should go away.
You finished!
Get the Free Sewing Pattern here!
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
We want to make these for a women’s shelter. I can’t figure out how to get the free pdf download. Please help
Enter your email here: https://www.heatherhandmade.com/free-fleece-hat-pattern/#get-the-free-sewing-pattern-here
I’m ready to make a couple of fleece hats to wear after my hair falls out in a couple of weeks. Thank you for sharing your pattern.
Oh I’m glad these will keep your head warm!
Heather,
Thank you again for the easy pattern. Wanted to update you on the Beanies. We collectively sewed 1771 beanies which are now heading down to Appalachia. Thank you again, may God sprinkle you with His goodness. ❤️ Justine
That is awesome! You made so many hats that will help so many people!
How grateful I am for your easy beanie pattern. We are currently using your pattern to collectively sew 1000 beanies for the surviors and those serving in the hard hit Appalachian area from hurricane Helene. Thank you and God bless.
yay! I’m so glad it’s going to help! thank you for doing so much to help!
How can I add a little fringe ball to the top of the hat?
You can buy or make a yarn fringe ball and then hand sew it to the top of the hat where the seams meet.
Got the pattern right away, thanks! What length and width should my stitches be?
Are you talking about for a zigzag stitch? I like to do 1.5 length and 2.7 width because then I can control the needle placement and seam allowance a little better. That’s only a personal preference and the basic 1.5 length and 3.3 width that is often the default of zigzag stitches will work just fine.
I have signed up THREE times to receive the fleece hat free patterna nd still no pattern
You have not signed up with this email and that is why the pattern has not been sent to you
Are seam allowances included in the patterns? I see it states 3/8″ but unsure if that is included or if it is mentioned to add.
That is included!
I could have made 5 hats in the time I have spent NOT getting the free pattern. I keep filling out and verifying my email and nothing. Why not just charge for the pattern and save us all a lot of time. This is supposed to be a fun project but now I’m so aggravated, I give up.
You have not subscribed to my email list and that is why it was not sent to you. You can also buy it here: https://heatherhandmade.shop/products/fleece-hat-sewing-pattern-and-tutorial
Trying to find chemo beanie pdf with instructions, do you have any that are free & with instructions on measurements?
I don’t have a chemo beanie pattern at the moment. Sorry!
I just figured it out. Can’t wait to try it!!
Heather, thank you for this super easy, quick project! I made 15 fleece hats for friends and family for Christmas and people loved them.
That is so awesome! I’m so glad you could use it for so many gifts!
How do i get the pattern?
Thank you for sharing such a great and useful pattern!
Your welcome!