Pixie Hat Pattern
Looking for a cute, charming knitting project? These Pixie Hats are just the thing! With their rolled brim and a whimsical little “pixie” top that is reminiscent of an acorn cap, they are as adorable as they are fun to knit. Perfect for knitters of all levels. The pattern has instructions to work either in the round or flat. There are five sizes from newborn to adult. Even better, they are a quick knit that requires very little yarn! Knit them in Opal Sock yarn and you can get two hats from a single 100g ball.
These hats are super cute to make as making matching sets, whether it is parent and child, siblings, friends. They make sweet gifts too.
Happy knitting,
Kate
Size:
Toddler (Child, Medium, Large)
You will need:
25 (30, 35, 40)gm of Opal sock yarn
Circular needle 3.25mm (UK 10) or 1 pair of 3.25mm (UK 10) straight needles
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
Cm(s), centimetres; K, knit; P, purl; St(s), stitch(es); Stst, stocking stitch; Tog, together.
Note – Instructions are given for first size with larger sizes in brackets ( ). Where only one figure is given, this applies to all sizes.
Circular Needle
Cast on 92 (104, 112, 132) sts. Place stitch marker to identify start of round.
Work in knit rounds for 14 (14, 15, 16) cms.
Crown shaping
K21 (24, 26, 31), K2 tog – repeat to end of row, there will be 4 decreases.
Work 1 row without shaping.
K20 (23, 25, 30), K2 tog – repeat to end of row.
Work 1 row without shaping.
K19 (22, 24, 29), K2 tog – repeat to end of row.
Continue decreasing every row until there are 8sts in total.
Making the point
Work for 10 rows on the 8sts.
Break the yarn – thread onto a needle and pass it through the 8sts and finish off on the inside. Darn in the beginning thread.
Newborn size
To knit a hat for a newborn baby, use a set of 2.50mm needles. Cast on 92sts and follow the toddler instructions knitting 12cms in length before decreasing as toddler size.
Straight Needles
Cast on 92 (104, 112, 132) sts.
Work in Stst (1 row plain, 1 row purl) for 14 (14, 15, 16) cms
Crown shaping
K21 (24, 26, 31), K2 tog – repeat to end of row, there will be 4 decreases.
Work 1 row purl without shaping.
K20 (23, 25, 30), K2 tog – repeat to end of row.
Work 1 row purl without shaping.
K19 (22, 24, 29), K2 tog – repeat to end of row.
Next row – P2 tog, P18 (22, 23, 28) – repeat to end of row.
Continue to decrease on every row until 8sts remain.
Making the point
Work 10 rows stocking stitch on the 8sts.
Break the yarn – thread onto a needle and pass it through the 8sts then join the pixie top and back seam with ladder stitch. Darn in the beginning thread.
Newborn size
To knit a hat for a newborn baby, use a pair of 2.50mm needles. Cast on 92sts and follow the toddler instructions knitting 12cms in length before decreasing as toddler size.
