| Cast on |
for needle size 4mm 80-100 stitches depending on hat circumference. You do an increment of 4 stiches 84, 88, 92 stitches for bigger head. For male adult I cast 100 stitches. |
| Ribbing |
k2, p2 repeated across round. Join to knit in the round. Repeat until ribbing about 1.75 - 2 inches depending on preference. |
| Knit |
until the hat measures the desired height for size |
| Row 1 |
*K6, K2tog; repeat from * around |
| Row 2,4,6 |
knit |
| Row 3 |
*K5, K2tog; repeat from * around |
| Row 5 |
*K4, K2tog; repeat from * around. |
| Row 7 |
*K3, K2tog; repeat from * around. You can change to double point neeles here. |
| Row 8 |
*K2, K2tog; repeat from * around |
| Row 9 |
*K1, K2tog; repeat from * around |
| Row 10 |
*K2tog; repeat from * around |
| Row 11 |
Cut yarn, weave in all ends |
