Ooey Gooey Hat

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** > The Ooey Gooey Hat was designed for the [**Knit for the Girls 2026 Exclusive Collection**][2]! This collection brings together knitwear designers and hand-dyers in support of the Knit for the Girls breast cancer fundraiser. Each kit pairs a brand-new accessory pattern with an exclusive, pink-inspired colorway. **Cast on with us this October - throughout the month, 20% of every pattern and yarn sale is donated to the official North American Knit for the Girls breast cancer fundraiser.** I couldn’t resist adding a hat to the Ooey Gooey Collection! This sweet little number is quite a quick knit, with sizes for the whole family! This hat is worked from the brim up, beginning with a ribbed brim. You then get to jump into welts for texture and some curvy colorwork for interest. After that, it’s smooth sailing with classic crown shaping. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3)(4, 5, 6) To fit: Baby (Toddler, Youth)(Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large) **FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE** 14 (15.5, 16.75)(18, 19.5, 21) 35.5 (39.5, 42.5)(46, 49.5, 53.5) cm *Intended to be worn with 1-3”/2.5-7.5 cm of negative ease. Shown in size 4 (Adult Small) modeled on a 21“/53.5 cm head.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* **MC** - DK weight yarn (100 g/231 yds/212 m) 35 (41, 51)(58, 64, 69) g/81 (95, 118)(134, 148, 160) yds/74 (87, 108)(123, 136, 146) m **CC** - Lace weight held double (50 g/328 yds/300 m) 7 (8, 10)(11, 13, 14) g/46 (53, 66)(73, 86, 92) yds/42 (48, 60)(66, 78, 84) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this hat I wanted to go for soft and cozy, so I reached for a Merino/Yak/Silk blend as my main color, and then to really pack a texture punch with the color work, I used a very soft and fluffy baby alpaca/silk blend held double for the contrast color!* **MC** - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Bear Paw DK 60% SW Merino/20% Yak/20% Silk (100 g/231 yds/212 m) - 1 skein Hey Good Lookin’ **CC** - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! Lace 74% Suri Alpaca/26% Silk (50 g/328 yds/300 m) - 1 skein Come & Get Your Love **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** **Main Fabric:** US 6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. **Ribbing:** US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular needle *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker (1 fixed), tapestry needle, scissors, row counter (optional) **GAUGE** 23 sts & 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stockinette stitch knit in the round on Main Fabric needle, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On (optional) Working in the round Knitting Purling Welts (video tutorial linked in pattern) Stranded colorwork (charted ONLY) Decreasing [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.threadandmaple.com/pages/kftg-exclusive-collection-2026