Enchanted Forest Pixie Bonnet Free Crochet Pattern

Step into a world of woodland wonder with this whimsical Enchanted Forest Pixie Bonnet! This charming, pointed bonnet features delicate leaf lace edging and a cozy, textured design that's perfect for crisp autumn days or magical everyday wear. Worked in soft, earthy tones of forest green and cream, this bonnet adds a touch of fairy-tale charm to any outfit. Whether you're crafting for yourself or as a handmade gift, this free crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and creates a stunning, one-of-a-kind accessory. Let's gather our materials and bring a little magic to life!

Materials Needed

Before you begin your crochet adventure, gather these simple supplies:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Forest Green – approximately 200 yards
  • Contrast Color (CC): Cream – approximately 50 yards
• Crochet Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers (to mark the beginning of rounds)
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends and finishing)
• Scissors

Gauge: 16 single crochet (sc) x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Always check your gauge to ensure the correct fit!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bonnet Body

Note: Worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Round 1: With MC, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (30 sts)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts)

Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (42 sts)

Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)

Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (54 sts)

Round 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (60 sts)

Rounds 11-20: Sc in each st around. (60 sts)

Tip: Count your stitches after each round to ensure accuracy. The increases create a flat circle that will form the top of the bonnet.

Face Opening

Now we'll create the opening for the face. This section is worked back and forth in rows.

Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 30 sts. Leave remaining 30 sts unworked. (30 sts)

Rows 22-30: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (30 sts)

Note: After Row 30, you'll have a rectangular flap that will form the front of the bonnet and the face opening.

Pointed Crown

This is where the magic happens! We'll now work around the entire edge to create the pointed crown of the pixie bonnet.

Round 31: Ch 1, do not turn. Work 30 sc evenly along the side edge of the face opening, then sc in each of the 30 unworked sts from Round 20, then work 30 sc along the other side edge of the face opening. Join with sl st to first sc. (90 sts)

Round 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (90 sts)

Now we'll begin decreasing to shape the pointed crown. The decreases will gradually narrow the bonnet to a point.

Round 33: Ch 1, *sc in next 13 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (84 sts)

Round 34: Ch 1, *sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (78 sts)

Round 35: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (72 sts)

Round 36: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (66 sts)

Round 37: Ch 1, *sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (60 sts)

Round 38: Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (54 sts)

Round 39: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (48 sts)

Round 40: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (42 sts)

Round 41: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (36 sts)

Round 42: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (30 sts)

Round 43: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (24 sts)

Round 44: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (18 sts)

Round 45: Ch 1, *sc in next st, sc2tog* repeat around, join. (12 sts)

Round 46: Ch 1, *sc2tog* repeat around, join. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave it through the remaining 6 stitches, and pull tight to close the point. Secure and weave in the end.

Tip: The sc2tog (single crochet two together) decrease is worked by inserting your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert hook into the following stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. This creates a neat, invisible decrease.

Leaf Lace Edging

Now for the delicate, whimsical touch—the leaf lace edging around the face opening!

Round 1: With CC, join yarn to the bottom edge of the face opening. Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire face opening and bottom edge of the bonnet. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr + ch 1), skip 1 st, *tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st* repeat around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.

Round 3: Sl st into ch-1 space. Ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note: The ch-3 spaces and double crochet clusters create the scalloped leaf motifs that give this bonnet its enchanting woodland look.

Ties

Finally, let's add the charming tie closures to keep your pixie bonnet snug and secure.

Cut two lengths of MC yarn, each 24 inches long. Fold each in half. Insert the folded end through the corner of the bonnet at the bottom edge of the face opening, pull the loose ends through the loop and tighten. Braid or twist the two strands together for each tie. Repeat on the other corner.

Tip: For a more polished look, you can braid three strands together instead of twisting two. Simply cut three lengths of yarn for each tie and braid them together before attaching.

Finishing Touches

Once you've completed all sections, give your bonnet a gentle block to even out the stitches and enhance the lace edging. Weave in any remaining loose ends with your yarn needle. Your Enchanted Forest Pixie Bonnet is now ready to wear!

This cozy, magical bonnet makes a wonderful gift for little ones or a whimsical treat for yourself. The earthy forest green and cream color combination pairs beautifully with autumn wardrobes, and the pointed crown adds a playful fairy-tale silhouette. Enjoy your handmade creation and the touch of woodland magic it brings to every chilly day!

Happy crocheting, and may your stitches always be magical!