Halloween is fast approaching, and for those of use who like to dress up, a quick to knit witch or wizard hat may be just what we are looking for.

This free knitting pattern will work for a witch as well as a wizard, and will fit an average adult or older child/teenager.

The hat is very quick to knit in super chunky yarn and is knit flat on 8 and 10mm knitting needles.

I have designed this witch hat to be tall and yet a little bit floppy. You can thread some wire through the brim part of the hat if you would prefer a more pronounced brim.

The hat is nice and cosy too, far better than a non knitted witch hat should it be cold on Halloween.

I hope you enjoy this free knitting pattern, and Happy Halloween!

Easy Witch Hat Knitting Pattern Adult Size

This easy to make witch hat is designed to use up one 100g all of super chunky yarn.

I used Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky to make mine. This is an excellent quality, inexpensive super chunky yarn and perfect for this witch hat knitting pattern.

If you live in the USA, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick is a great option too.

You will need a pair each of 8 and 10mm straight knitting needles to make the witch hat.

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Abbreviations

K – knit
P – purl
K2tog – knit 2 together , P2tog – purl 2 together

Tension

On 10mm needles, in stocking stitch, 2cm = approx 2.5 stitches and 3 rows.

Knitting Pattern

On 8mm needles cast on 60 stitches. K 10 rows.
Change to 10mm needles.
Work the following 2 shaping rows:

1. *k3, k2tog; repeat from * across row (48 stitches remain)

2. *k4, k2tog; repeat from * across row (40 stitches remain)

Starting with a k row, work stocking stitch (k right side rows, p wrong side rows) until piece measures 16cm from the start of the stocking stitch rows, ending on a wrong side row.

So with the right side facing for shaping, work as follows:

• 1. *k3, k2tog; repeat from * across row (32 stitches remain)
• 2. P
  3. K
  4. P
• 5. *k2, k2tog; repeat from * across row (24 stitches remain)
• 6. P
  7. K
  8. P
• 9. K
  10.P
  11.*k1, k2tog; repeat from * across row (16 stitches remain)
• 12.P
  13.K
  14.P
  15.*k2tog; repeat from * across row (8 stitches remain) 16.P
  17.K
  18.P
  19.*k2tog; repeat from * across row (4 stitches remain)
• 20.P
  21.*k2tog; repeat from * across row (2 stitches remain)
• 22.P
  23.K2tog (1 stitch remains)
• Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew up back seam. Thread yarn through the last remaining stitch and pull to secure. Sew up the seam. Weave in loose ends.

Ideas:

• Knit the brim in a contrasting colour, changing to the main colour as you start the stocking stitch part of the hat.
• Add a flower or even a spider appliqué for extra interest.
• Add a tassel or braid to the top of the hat.
• Thread wire (such as milliners or floral wire) through the edge of the brim for
• a more pronounced, traditional witch shape.

I hope you enjoyed this free super chunky witch hat knitting pattern thank you for visiting us today.

You can purchase a printable PDF version of this knitting pattern here in my Etsy store.