The Gumdrop Hat began its life as part of the 2022 Knitty Mc Purly Advent Calendar and is now a free pattern! Perfect for someone who winters in a moderate climate, the Gumdrop accessories (all free!) are made with DK weight scrap yarn and are One Size Fits All for teens and adults. Click here for all of the Gumdrop Patterns and other free patterns from Knitty McPurly!

Gauge

24 sts/32 rows = 4” in st st worked in the round

You will need:

Nine DK weight scraps – 10g/25 yds/23 m each

16” US #4/3.5 mm circular needle for earflaps and brim

Extra US #4/3.5 mm DPNs or straight needles to hold earflap sts

US #5/3.75 mm needle for hat

4 or 5 DPNs US #5/3.75 mm for crown

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

Clover pom-pom makers (yellow and blue)

Snips