NEWPORT Hat - Free Knitting Pattern
A cosy knitted hat with a folded ribbed brim, an optional pom-pom, and step-by-step video support.
Knit your own cold-weather favourite with the NEWPORT Hat, designed by Tina Baumgartner (@LifeOnYarn). Whether you’re trying your first knitted hat or looking for a smaller project between bigger knits, this simple design is a lovely way to play with colour.
Worked from the brim upwards in the round, NEWPORT begins with knit 2, purl 2 rib. The cast-on edge is folded to the inside and knitted into place to create a cosy double-layer brim. A smooth stocking stitch body leads into a shaped crown, with the option to finish your hat with a homemade pom-pom.
Choose LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM for a soft blend of extrafine merino wool and alpaca. Follow the light blue, off-white, and dark red colour combination shown, or explore the alternative yarn options included in the pattern: LANGYARNS MERINO+, PRISMA, and MERINO+ COLOUR.
The pattern includes two sizes to fit head circumferences of 53–60cm, with a video tutorial to guide you from casting on to your finished hat.
Pattern Details
| Designer | Tina Baumgartner (@LifeOnYarn) |
|---|---|
| Format | Digital download in English |
| Sizes | S–M and L–XL |
| To fit head circumference | 53–56cm and 57–60cm, respectively |
| Finished circumference | Approximately 46cm and 50cm, respectively |
| Construction | Worked from the brim upwards in the round, with a folded knit 2, purl 2 rib brim, stocking stitch body, shaped crown, and optional pom-pom. |
| Needles | 5mm circular needle, 40cm long. Adjust needle size as needed to achieve tension. |
| Tension | 19 stitches and 24 rounds to 10cm in stocking stitch using 5mm needles. |
| Yarn shown | LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM: 70% extrafine merino wool and 30% alpaca; 90m per 50g ball. One ball each in light blue (714.0121), off-white (714.0094), and dark red (714.0062). |
| Alternative yarn options | Alternative combinations and quantities are included for LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM, MERINO+ with PRISMA, or MERINO+ COLOUR. |
| You will also need | 4 stitch markers, a tapestry needle, and scissors. For the optional pom-pom, you will also need cardboard or a pom-pom maker. |
Why We Love It
The folded ribbed brim gives NEWPORT a snug, cosy edge, while the simple stocking stitch body lets your yarn and colour choices shine. Choose contrasting shades for a playful colour-blocked hat, or try one of the multicoloured yarn options for a different finish.
With two sizes, an optional pom-pom, and video support, it’s an inviting project for knitters ready to explore knitting in the round and crown shaping. It also makes a lovely handmade gift for chilly days.
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Follow along with the NEWPORT video tutorial for guidance from casting on to completing your hat.
Please Note
This is a free digital knitting pattern download, not a finished hat. You will need yarn, needles, and knitting notions to complete the project.
Knit a tension swatch before you begin, and choose your size using the head circumference measurements. The finished hat is smaller than the head measurement so it stretches to fit snugly.
The pom-pom is optional. Yarn quantities depend on your chosen colour combination; check the pattern before ordering.
This pattern is for personal use only.
