Amigurumi Patterns

Whimsical Woodland Acorn Hat Free Pattern – A Cozy Knit Forest Crown

Anonymous • August 11, 2026

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[3-6 months] {6-12 months}

Abbreviations:

CO: cast on
K: knit
P: purl
K2tog: knit two together (decrease)
PM: place marker
SM: slip marker

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hat Body

Step 1: With brown yarn, CO 64 [72] {80} stitches. Place a marker at the beginning of the round and join in the round, being extremely careful not to twist your stitches. The cast-on edge should form a clean circle.

Step 2: Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch. This ribbed brim will create a snug, stretchy edge that gently hugs the forehead. To maintain the ribbing pattern, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear.

Step 3: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue working until the piece measures 4 [4.5] {5} inches from the cast-on edge. Measure from the bottom of the ribbing, not including the brim. This forms the main body of the hat.

Crown Decreases

Step 1: Begin shaping the crown with decrease rounds. Round 1: *K6, K2tog*; repeat from * to end of round. You will now have 56 [63] {70} stitches on your needles.

Step 2: Round 2: Knit all stitches plain. This even round helps maintain a smooth, rounded crown shape.

Step 3: Round 3: *K5, K2tog*; repeat from * to end. You will now have 48 [54] {60} stitches.

Step 4: Round 4: Knit all stitches plain.

Step 5: Continue decreasing in this manner, knitting one fewer stitch between decreases on each decrease round (K4, K2tog; then K3, K2tog; then K2, K2tog; then K1, K2tog), with a plain knit round between each decrease round. Continue until 16 [18] {20} stitches remain on your needles.

Step 6: Cut the yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, then slide the needle through all remaining stitches, removing them from the knitting needle. Pull the yarn tight to gather the stitches and close the top of the hat. Secure with a knot on the inside.