Free Knitting Pattern for a Frosted Gumdrop Hat. This free knitting pattern provides instructions for creating a colorful, textured hat worked in the round from the bottom up. The design features a “Dots Pattern,” achieved through a combination of slipped stitches and color changes, creating a playful, polka-dot-like effect. The hat begins with a 2×2 ribbed brim for a snug fit and then transitions into the main body worked in the Dots Pattern, following a specified color sequence using a main color and four contrasting colors. The crown is shaped with strategically placed decreases, transitioning to double-pointed needles when necessary. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience and offers multiple size options.
- Sizes: Adult XS (S, M, L). The pattern provides instructions for four sizes.
- Finished Measurements (Circumference): 16 (18 1/2, 20 1/4, 22) inches.
- Height: 10 1/4″
- Skill Level: Easy – Intermediate. The pattern lists this range. The ribbed brim and basic knit/purl stitches are beginner-friendly, but the slipped-stitch colorwork and crown shaping elevate it to an easy-intermediate level.
- Materials (Exact as per Pattern):
- Yarn:
- Brand: Premier® Yarns
- Yarn Name: Anti-Pilling® Everyday® Worsted
- Fiber Content: 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
- Weight: Worsted weight (180yds/165m per 100g/3.5oz ball).
- Quantity & Colors:
- MC (Main Color): 100-02 Cream – 1 ball
- CC1 (Contrasting Color 1): 100-90 Dogwood – 1 ball
- CC2 (Contrasting Color 2): 100-88 Butter – 1 ball
- CC3 (Contrasting Color 3): 100-87 Meadow – 1 ball
- CC4 (Contrasting Color 4): 100-51 Spa – 1 ball
- Needles:
- US Size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needle
- US Size 8 (5mm) 16” circular needle
- Set of US Size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
- Notions:
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Yarn:
