The free gnome hat knitting patterns in this article can be made for adults, children and babies. Tips for making the gnome hats stand erect are included. There are ideas for using the knitted gnome hats for other costumes.
How to make the gnome knitted hats stand straight.
In all the pictures I have seen, gnome hats stand upright and elf hats lay down on the head.
To make the gnome hats stand at attention, stuff batting into the upper part of the hat.
Newspaper can be make the hat erect. Stuff the newspaper in the top of the hat like the batting.
Halloween costume ideas for the knitted gnome hats.
Using any of the costume ideas below and the knitted gnome hats, you could create your own whimsical costume for Halloween. No one ever said Halloween costumes have to be spot on for your character. Halloween costumes can be made to suit your personality along with your favorite characters.
Gnome costume. This is the obvious idea since this is what the article is about.
Elf costume. The second obvious idea since I mentioned elf hats in the last section.
Court jester costume. Add a bell, pom pom, or other similar item to the tip of the hat.
Wizard costume. Some wizard costumes I have seen use a similar hat like the gnome hats.
Free Gnome Hat Knitting Patterns
Below are three gnome hat knitting patterns. Two of the three patterns below are for babies. The first link for the gnome hats can be adjust to fit any head size.
The Scrappy Gnome Hat Pattern
This knitted gnome hat uses scraps of yarn from other projects. The yarns used can be worsted or bulky weights for the project. There are pictures of the gnome hats. The instructions are below the pictures.
Gnomey Hat
This knitted hat has two pom poms added to the bottom. The size of the hat is made for an infant. The pattern for the gnome hat is in PDF format. It will download to your computer. You will find a standing view picture of the hat on the website. Click on the link below the picture to see a flat view.
Baby Gnome Hat Knit Pattern
This is gnome hat uses the stockinette stitch. The instructions for the pattern are short and to the point.