Pixie hat

Pixie Hat by Sally Pointer

What Is Being Made

The Pixie Hat is a charming, pointed hat suitable for wearers of all ages. This design features a distinctive pixie-style point on top that can be customized in length according to personal preference, allowing knitters to create their own individual variation of the finished garment.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked in the round from the brim upward. The hat is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques that make it accessible to beginners. A key feature of this design is that the final sizing is controlled during the fulling and blocking stage, giving knitters flexibility in achieving the desired finished head size regardless of starting stitch counts.

Knitting Stitches and Techniques

• Stockinette stitch worked in the round forms the primary fabric structure
• Brim-up construction worked in the round using either double-pointed needles or circular needles
• Fulling and blocking techniques used to shape and size the finished hat
• Basic knitting skills only required, making this suitable for beginner-level knitters

Materials and Specifications

This hat is worked with aran weight yarn (also known as worsted weight). The yardage requirement is approximately 110 yards, with the sample using about 60 grams of yarn. Knitters will need 5 mm needles, with the option to use either double-pointed needles or circular needles according to personal preference.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of approximately 17 stitches over four inches measured in plain stockinette stitch. The hat features flexible sizing options: knitters working for very small heads can begin with 23 stitches per needle, while those knitting for larger heads can start with 27 stitches per needle. However, since most sizing adjustments occur during the felting stage, these starting stitch counts can be adjusted based on individual needs.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Pixie Hat requires only basic knitting skills and is described as a quick, easy knit. The straightforward stockinette construction and simple shaping make it an excellent choice for newer knitters looking to build confidence with fundamental techniques.