Baby hat with a point
The simple garter stitch hat features a cute point that gives it that certain something.
Adorable baby hat with a point
This baby hat with a point is an absolute classic and a real eye-catcher at the same time. This free knitting pattern is perfect for both beginners and advanced knitters who want to knit a cute baby hat themselves. The hat is knitted in garter stitch and gets its distinctive touch from the small point at the top. A soft rolled hem ensures that the hat for babies sits comfortably on their little heads without digging in.
Especially practical: The instructions include three sizes for babies in their first year of life:
- 0–3 months (approx. 34 cm head circumference)
- 3–9 months (approx. 40 cm head circumference)
- 6–12 months (approx. 46 cm head circumference)
This allows the baby pointed hat to be worn from birth until the end of the first year.
It uses 100% pure merino wool, which is temperature-regulating, breathable, and particularly skin-friendly – ideal for delicate baby skin.
To match the hat, there is also a pattern for a baby jacket and a cozy baby blanket, so you can knit a complete baby set.
What is needed?
How it works
Abbreviations
sl – slip
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
m – marker
ndl – needle
k – knit
rnd(s) – round(s)
tbl – through the back loop
rep – repeat
tog – together
Basic pattern
The baby hat begins with a rolled hem and ends at the top with a stylish i-cord tip.
I-Cord: Two needles from a set of double-pointed needles are best suited for this. Cast on either 3 or 4 stitches as indicated in the instructions. Do not turn the needle; instead, slide the stitches to the other end. Now knit all stitches. Again, do not turn the needle, but slide the stitches to the other end of the needle and knit them again. Repeat this continuously. This creates a cord. To finish the cord, cut the yarn and thread it through the remaining stitches using a tapestry needle.
K2tog tbl: Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over.
Sizing information
The free knitting pattern includes three sizes for babies in their first year of life:
- 0–3 months – fits a head circumference of approx. 34 cm
- 3–9 months – fits a head circumference of approx. 40 cm
- 6–12 months – fits a head circumference of approx. 46 cm
This allows you to customize the baby pixie hat and knit it for different ages.
Gauge for the baby hat
To ensure your baby hat with a point fits perfectly, the gauge is crucial:
- Knitting style: garter stitch
- Needle size: 3.0 mm
- Result: 26 stitches x 58 rows = 10 x 10 cm
👉 Tip: Make sure to knit the gauge swatch beforehand so that the finished baby hat is exactly the right size for your baby.
Step 1 - Cast on stitches
For the baby hat with a point, the stitches are cast on for circular knitting with double-pointed needles:
- Cast on 80 stitches (96 stitches, 112 stitches) using a set of double-pointed needles.
- Join the stitches into a round.
- Distribute the stitches evenly across the needles: 20 (24, 28) stitches per needle.
- The beginning of the round is between the 1st and the 4th needle.
👉 Tip: Make sure the stitches do not twist when joining the round – this ensures the baby pointed hat will sit evenly later on.
Step 2 - Knitting the body of the baby hat
Now the body of the pixie baby hat is knitted. You will work alternating between knit and purl stitches:
- Rounds 1–4: knit all stitches.
- Round 5: purl all stitches.
- Round 6: knit all stitches.
- Then repeat rounds 5–6 until the baby hat has reached a length of 10 cm (0–3 months), 12 cm (3–9 months), or 14 cm (6–12 months).
- Important: Always finish the piece with a round 6 (knitted).
👉 Tip: Alternating between knit and purl stitches creates a slightly textured look, giving the pixie hat for babies a particularly beautiful pattern.
Step 3 - Preparation round for approvals
In the next step, you will start the decreases so that the pointed baby hat gets its shape. From now on, the round count starts over from the beginning.
Round 1:
- Knit 10 (12, 14) purl stitches.
- Place a stitch marker (SM).
- Then knit *20 (24, 28) purl stitches, place another stitch marker*.
- Repeat the section between the asterisks ∗…∗ two more times.
- Finally, knit 10 (12, 14) purl stitches.
👉 Tip: The stitch markers will help you distribute the decreases evenly. This ensures the body of the baby hat is shaped uniformly and the finished pointed hat fits perfectly.
Step 4 - Knitting decreases
Now the decreases are worked so that the baby hat tapers nicely towards the top and the typical point is formed.
Rnd 2: *Knit until 2 sts before marker, k2tog through the back loop, slip marker, k2tog,* repeat from * to * 3 more times, knit to end of rnd. (8 sts decreased.)
Rnd 3: Purl all sts, slipping markers as you come to them.
Repetition:
- Repeat rounds 2 and 3 another 9× (11×, 13×), depending on the size of the baby hat.
Step 5 - Knit the tip
There are 8 sts on the needle.
During the next round, pick up all sts on a needle and k2tog 4 times.
There are 4 sts remaining on the needle.
Now work an I-cord over 7 rounds. Bind off and weave in all ends.
Lightly dampen the finished baby hat with a point, gently pull into shape and then leave to dry.
Happy knitting!
Frauke - Frau Lu Knits
Hello everyone! I'm Frauke Ludwig, and you can mainly find me on Instagram at @frauluknits. I discovered knitting through my three children. During my maternity leave with my youngest daughter, I first started with crochet. But the second needle was quickly added. After only a few months of knitting, I wrote my first pattern for a hat.
Since then, I have been continuously developing new designs for babies to adults, ranging from accessories to sweaters. In doing so, I value timeless, classic designs that are nonetheless not boring. My favorite colors are neutral tones; I especially love all shades from white to black and beige. However, I am always happy when someone makes my designs in color. On Instagram, I regularly show my knitted work and present my own designs, combined with my second passion, interior design.
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