Free knitting patterns for fun hats designed to look like hair including famous characters. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/7/2025
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Free Patterns
Dolly Wig Hat
Costume hat is all knit. The cap is worked circularly from lower edge to crown, then embellished with knit i-cord curls, a knitted bow, and bangs. Rock on! Designed by Mary Scott Huff. Aran weight yarn.
Belle Wig
Beautiful fairy tale wig hat with curls perfect for costumes. Designed by Laurie Mackay. Pictured projects by the designer and BamaHarriet
Leia and Goldie's Hat
Baby earflap hats designed as costume wigs wih a Leia version with buns and another with braids for a baby Dorothy, Viking, and more. Sizes: Infant 0-1 year.
Live Long and Keep Warm Hat
- Get the free knitting pattern designed by Becca Sundel (designer is not affiliated with Star Trek or Paramount)
- See more Star Trek Knitting Patterns
More Free Patterns
Space Princess Hat
Jennifer Dickerson designed this cute wig hat that can be knit in the round or flat. Comes in sizes from preemie to adult.
Hallowig
Who needs to buy a wig when you can knit one using this awesome hat pattern designed by Megan Reardon for Knitty.com.
Knitted Elvis Wig
- Get the free knitting pattern designed by Simon Thackray
Fairy Hair Hat (Tinkerbell)
Fairy style baby hat inspired by Tinkerbell. Perfect for Halloween costumes or dress up. Designed by Andreanna Pharis who allows sale of the finished project. Worsted weight yarn.
Braided Hat
Aet Terasmaa’s hat is knit flat. Pattern comes with written instructions as well as charts and photo tutorial for adding the fringes.
