Knitted Elf Hats
Knitted Elf Hats are not only adorable but also a fantastic way to add some whimsy to your winter wardrobe! These charming hats can instantly transform any outfit into a festive masterpiece, making them a must-have accessory for the holiday season. With their unique design and cozy material, Knitted Elf Hats are sure to keep you warm and stylish all winter long.
Newborn
Cast on 70 stitches using 3.5mm and green dk yarn
Row 1: k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat until end of the row.
Repeat row one for 10 rows of rib.
Change to red and 4mm needles
Row 11: knit
Row 12: purl
Add the white yarn, don’t cut off red.
Row 13: knit
Row 14: purl
Repeat these rows until the hat measures 5 inches from the start. Alternate the red and white every 2 rows. Loosely bring up the yarn the side as you go.
Shaping the top- continue in the stripes
Row 1: k4, k2tog, repeat until end of the row.
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k3, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 4: purl
Row 5: k2, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 6: purl
Row 7: k1, k2tog repeat until end of row
Row 8: purl
Row 9: k2tog across the row
Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.
Large preemie
Cast on 60stitches using 3.5mm needles and green yarn
Row 1: k1, p1, until end of the row
Repeat this until you have 8 rows of rib.
Change to red and 4mm needles
Row 9: knit
Row 10: purl
Add the white yarn, don’t cut off red.
Row 11: knit
Row 12: purl
Repeat these rows until the hat measures 4 inches from the start. Alternate the red and white every 2 rows. Loosely bring up the yarn the side as you go.
Shaping the top- continue in the stripes
Row 1: k3, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k2, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 4: purl
Row 5: k1, k2tog repeat until end of row
Row 6: purl
Row 7: k2tog across the row
Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.
Medium preemie
Cast on 50 stitches with 3.5mm needles and green yarn.
Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row
Repeat row 1 for 6 rows of rib
Change to red and 4mm needles
Row 7: knit
Row 8: purl
Add the white yarn, don’t cut off red.
Row 9: knit
Row 10: purl
Repeat these rows until the hat measures 3 inches from the start. Alternate the red and white every 2 rows. Loosely bring up the yarn the side as you go.
Shaping the top- continue in the stripes
Row 1: k3, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k2, k2tog repeat until end of the row
Row 4: purl
Row 5: k1, k2tog repeat until end of row
Row 6: purl
Row 7: k2tog across the row
Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.