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Stitch Against the Cold Resource Guide

Stitch Against the Cold

In an effort to help those in need this winter, we are collecting knitted, crocheted, or sewn hats as donations.

Your handmade hats can be knitted, crocheted, or sewn in any color, size, or pattern. Please make them out of materials that are easy to clean. Drop hats off at Maring-Hunt Library.

Below are some links to patterns and a list of books for you to check out. If you have questions, need yarn, or need help finding a pattern, email aholland@munpl.org or call the Information Desk at 765-747-8204.

Resources from Muncie Public Library

Suggested Library books with hat patterns

Finding Patterns Online

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Suggested Patterns

Easy Hat Patterns -- Knitting:

Easy Hat Patterns – Crochet:

  • Magic Loop - Many crochet hat patterns start at the top and work down.  They use a technique called the Magic Loop. Here is a tutorial with pictures and video on how to make the Magic Loop.
  • Easy Peasy 30-minute Beanie - This hat starts at the top and needs a Magic Loop.
  • Aspen Mountain Beanie - This pattern starts with the brim and is made with a chunky yarn.
  • Moonstone Hat - This pattern uses single crochet stitches. It starts at the bottom and works it way up to the crown.
  • Easy DIY Crochet Hat Pattern - No Magic Loop needed for this pattern.  This pattern is written by a beginner and has pictures to guide you.. You crochet a rectangle, sew it up along the edge, and gather it at the top.

Websites for more free patterns

  • Yarnspirations - All skill levels, knitting and crocheting patterns, free patterns that you can download and print
  • Lion Brand Yarn - Free crochet and knitt patterns
  • Knit Picks - These are just knitting patterns, free patterns
  • Interweave has knitting and crocheting patterns. This site does want your email address for marketing purposes. There are also magazines, podcasts, and videos available.          
  • Hobbii - Crochet and knit patterns.  You can filter your search by difficulty, size, and much more.