The hat is knitted as a tube. Started with a provisional cast on, from the ponytail opening. When the tube is complete, push the provisional cast on end through the tube. By transferring half of the stitches from the left needle to the right needle, the opening will form a twist when joining the two sets of live stitches together.

The finished garment is very flexible. And since the closing end is at the top of the hat, you can use either seamless Kitchener stitches or 3-needles bind-off, the closing edge can be hidden by the twist.

Size:
For Adult head circumference: 21-23 inches, or 53-58.5 cm

Yarn:
Fingering (4Ply) weight wool blend. Will need around 350 meters (383 yards). 1 skein of Debbie Bliss Rialto Luxury Sock 100g yarn.

Needles:
Two sets of 2.75mm (UK 12) (US 2) 16” (40cm) circular knitting needles.

Tension:
32 sts x 40 rows to 10cm/4in in Stockinette stitch.