Another Freebie From the Archive
You will need:
Worsted weight yarn
US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles
US 9 (5.5 mm) double-point needles
Stitch marker or spare yarn to mark the beginning of round
Scissors
Needle to weave in ends
For this project, you will need to know how to:
Cast On
Place stitch marker
Slip stitch marker
Knit
Knit 2×2 ribbing (Knit 2, Purl 2—every round)
Increase (cast on one stitch, using your preferred method)
Knit 2 together (knit 2 stitches together, a decrease)
Weave in ends
The sample in the picture was knit using an unbanded partial skein of yarn. I think it is Plymouth Encore, but don’t quote me on that.
This hat is meant to be roomy and loose, not close fitting, and not tight.
Gauge is roughly 4 stitches to the inch in stockinette stitch.
Loosely cast on 72 stitches.
Carefully join together to begin knitting in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Place a stitch marker to designate the beginning of the round.
Remember to slip the marker as you come to it at the end of every round.
Knit 2×2 ribbing for 2 inches.
In the next round, knit 6, increase 1; repeat around (84 stitches)
Knit until the piece measures 4 ½ inches from cast on edge.
In the next round, knit 6, increase 1; repeat around. (96 stitches)
Knit until the piece measures 7 inches.
Here we will begin decreasing. Switch to double-point needles when your circular needles can no longer accommodate the dwindling number of stitches.
In the next round, knit 10, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, knit 9, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In next round, knit 8, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, knit 7, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, knit 6, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In next round, knit 5, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, knit 4, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, knit 3, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In next round, knit 2, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In next round, knit 1, knit 2 together; repeat around.
Knit across next round.
In the next round, Knit 2 together; repeat around.
Cut yarn, leaving at least a 6-inch tail, if not longer.
Pull yarn through the remaining stitches.
Cinch tightly to close the hole.
Secure the yarn tail.
Weave in all ends.
Wear your hat proudly. Or have someone else wear your hat proudly.
Tabitha Low 
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