Free knitting patterns for pixie hats and other hats with pointed crowns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/2/23
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Free Patterns
Pixie Tadhg Hat
One skein pixie bonnet hat. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Child. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Dee Bryant and named after her daughter.
Words of Love Hat
Hat with a wavy cable pattern and a pointed crown. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult 1, Adult 2. Two strands of fingering weight yarn held together. Designed by Marcela Chang.
Polar Beanie Hat
Unique baby and toddler hat knit in two colors with a curlicue point at the crown. Sizes To Fit Age: 0 Month to 3 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Alex Hipster Hat
Wide brimmed hat with ribbing and crown with decorative decreases that form a pointed peak. Uses 100g of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anna-Larina Riedel.
Glacier Hat and Cowl
Ribbed hat for babies and adults that comes to a peaked crown. Matching funnel cowl for adults is also free. Adult Hat Sizes S (M) L. Baby Hat Sizes 6-9 (9-18) 18-24 months. Designed by Sys Fredens (hats) and Stine Radicke (cowl) for Hobbii. DK weight yarn. Kits available.
- Get the free ADULT HAT knitting pattern
- Get the free BABY HAT knitting pattern
- Get the free COWL knitting pattern
Baby and Toddler Peruvian Hat
This hat with its double pointed crown is worked in two pieces and then seamed together with an amazingly easy seam that will leave the inside of the hat smooth for the child’s head create decorative ridges to set off the center panel. Sizes Infant-Toddler. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Karin Skacel.
Dwarf's Wife Hat
Versatile, oversized toque hat with stylish cables that can be worn many ways. Uses one 100g skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Asja Janeczek.
Baby Football Hat
Adorable hat for your newest football fan with crown pointed and striped like a footbal and embroidered laces. Web pattern for size 6 months is free. More child AND ADULT sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 6Â mos
- Get printable pdf with sizes0-3 month, 6 months, 12 months, 2T+, Child/Adult S, Adult M, Adult L on Etsy
Another Elfing Hat
Elven warrior, Gnome, or just conversation starter, this striped pointy hat is knit sideways as a triangle and brim knit on. Great stash buster! Fits any head since you stop when it’s the right size. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ashley Lambert-Maberly.
Baby Fair Isle Hat
Baby hat knit flat with a fun pointed crown and easy fair isle knit band. Hat fits babies from 6 months to 18 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Hipster Beanie Hat
Easy ribbed beanie with a tall crown that looks pointed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by knitsbycari for We Are Knitters. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Sugar Stick Rib Hat
Fun hat that I think would also be great for costumes like wizards, elves, and more. It's a pointed pixie hat that starts with a cable brim and then knit in a one row repeat rib stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shona Webster.
Adele Hat and Vest
Ribbed hat that comes to a stylish peak at the top and matching pullover baseketweave pullover vest or top. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Emma Matsuta who says the patterns are suitable for beginners but they do require knitting in the round.
Elfin Hats
Hats in sizes for the whole family with pointed crowns knit with a traditionally Scandinavian technique called twined knitting, also known as two-end knitting, that creates an extra warm fabric. Tutorial included! Sizes Baby (Toddler, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Two Knot Hat
Cute baby hat knit in the round with two points with knots. 2 Sizes. Designed by Beata Jezek.
A Hat To Make A Point
Easy hat with pointed pixie top knit flat. 3 different brim options and 2 different crown options. 2 Sizes. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Lemon or Pear Baby Hat
This lemon or pear inspired baby from Little Red Window is available for free in the 6 months size in a web page version. Additional sizes and the printable pdf are available on Etsy.
- Get the free knitting pattern for 6 months size – web version
- Get the printable pdf at Etsy with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+
- See more Fruit Themed Knitting Patterns
Arrow Pixie Bonnet
Baby or child hat with pointed pixie top and slipped stitch arrow pattern. Sizes 0-3 mths, 3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 1-3 yrs, 4+ DK weight yarn. Designed by Maya Levitt Designs.
Teo Hat
Easy baby and adult pixie hat with earflaps. Sizes Newborn (15"/38cm head)Small (20"/50.5cm head), Large (22"/56cm head). Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses one skein 50 - 66 yards (46 - 60 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ana Sancho Rumeu. Available in English and Spanish
Little Chick Hat
This cute baby chick hat is a great pattern for beginners who know how to knit in the round. Web pattern for size 12 months is free. More sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 12Â mos
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
The Sun Standing Still
Hat with 4 tasseled points inspired by mountain peaks and a stranded design on gradient or ombre yarn inspired by the return of light and color for the Winter Solstice. Sizes Small, medium, large. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Howard.
Patterns for Purchase
Pencil Hat
For your budding writer or student, here's a pencil inspired pointed baby hat. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
Ginger Nut Hat
Twisted rib hat with a cabled band and pointy crown (with option for a smoother crown). It features written and charted instructions and a video tutorial. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Gibbs
Crayon Hat
Your littlest artist will love this crayon inspired pointed baby hat. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
Zozo Pixie Cables Hat
A cute little pixie hood bound to delight. Easy cables and a simple shape sizes newborn to toddler. Designed by Amanda Buckley
Renaissance Hat
Colorful fanciful pixie hat with stripes and stranded designs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Carolyn Doe
Brownie Pixie Hat
Chullo inspired hat with braided cable brim, a spiral textured pixie crown, and a hint of ear-flaps. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Woolly Wormhead
Lollie Cabled Pixie Hat
4 sizes from baby to adult. Worked in a bulky yarn, this Hat is quick to knit. Designed by Woolly Wormhead
Sloochie Slouchy Pixie Hat
This unique hat combines comfortable slouchiness with a pointed pixie crown and cable detail along the edge. 3 sizes. Designed by Woolly Wormhead
Lacy Leaf Pixie Baby Bonnet
Pattern Includes Sizes: Newborn through 3-10 Years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Melody’s Makings
Torsione Spiral Hat
Torsione is a stranded colorwork Hat, knitted on the bias. 5 sizes, covering newborns through to adults. Designed by Woolly Wormhead
