Cast on 91 st. Knit together first and last stitch to join.

Knit in pattern until work measures 5.25 - 5.5 inches.

Row 1: k1, p2, k1, p1 - repeat to end
Row 2:k4, p1* - * repeat to end.

(Color pattern info:

Start with color A.
You can start the color fade about an inch into the hat. 1 row color B

2 rows color B
2 rows color A
2 rows color B
2 rows color A
2 rows color B
2 rows color A

Continue knitting until end in color B)

Start decrease row on a “Row 1” row. Decrease every other row until there are 8 stitches in each section. Decrease every row to end.

There are 6 sections that are decreased in each row.

Last 6 stitches, run yarn through stitches and bind off. Weave in all ends.