Approx. 3 oz. worsted weight yarn

Size 8 (16") circular needles and set of double points, or whatever size is needed to get gauge

Large eyed needle for sewing up the top

Scissors

 

Gauge: 4 stitches to 1", 6 rows to 1"

 

Cast on (64 Child's size),  or 76 stitches ( adult) place marker and join together without twisting.

 

K2, P2 for 2 "

 

Begin patterns stitch as follows:

Row 1: Knit first two stitches together, leaving them on the needle, knit again in

the first stitch (one closest to the end of the left needle ) and drop both stitches off the needle, P 2, repeat around

Row 2: K2, P2

Rows 3 and 4: Knit

 

Repeat pattern stitch until piece measures  (6" for a child) 7"(adult)

 

Decrease Rows:

Row 1: K2 twisting , P2 together repeat around

Row 2: K2, P1 around

Row 3 and 4: Knit

Row 5: K2 tog, P1 around

Row 6: K1, P1 around

Row 7 and 8: Knit

Row 9: K2 tog, K1 around

Row 10: Knit

Row 11: K 2 tog

Row 12: K

Repeat rows 11 and 12 until 5 stitches remain.  Cut yarn leaving a 10" tail.  Run thread through the 5 stitches and fasten off. Weave end into the inside of the hat and finish yarn ends.