Pixie hat

Pixie hat for Monster High doll with or without holes for ears




Yarn used: Manos del Uruguay Alegria (multicolored) & Cewec Linea Lamé (black)
Needles: 2 mm / US 0 or needles to get the gauge
Gauge: 8 sts = 1 inch with Alegria, 7 sts = 1 inch with Linea lame
Worked flat with dpns
In Ravelry: Pixie bonnet

Bo = bind off
Co = cast on
k = knit
kfb = knit into front and back of the same stitch (one stitch more)
p = purl
st, sts = stitch, stitches




Co 28 sts. Work flat.
Row 1: k
Row 2: p
Row 3: k
Row 4: p
Row 5: k
Row 6: kfb, p 26, kfb (= 30 sts)
Row 7: k
Row 8: p

Pointy ears: If you wish to make holes for ears now is the time to do so:
Row 9: kfb, k 7, Bo 3, k8, Bo 3, k to the last st, kfb
Row 10: p 9, Co 3, p 8, Co 3, p 9 (= 32 sts)
Row 11: k
Row 12: kfb, p to the last st, kfb
Row 13. k
Row 14: p
Row 15: kfb, k to the last st, kfb
Row 16: p
Row 17: Bind off. (This is front edge.)

No need for ear holes, follow this:
Row 9: kfb, knit to the last stitch, kfb
Repeat rows 4-9 (remember increases) until the length from the cast on edge is about
1 3/4". Bind off. (This is front edge.)

Finishing the hat: Fold knitted piece in half and sew back seam (cast on edge). For braids Cut 6 strings 9.5" long. (Three strings per corner.) Use sewing needle and pull strings through front corners. Make braid, tie a knot to the end and cut excessive yarn off.








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