NOTES: First, you will create the hat ‘tube’ by casting on, joining for round 1, and working the indicated 6 rounds in the rib brim pattern for the bottom of the hat.

Next, you will work the repetitive stockinette pattern for the body of the hat. This forms the main sides of the hat.

Next, you will work the last rounds in an alternating decrease pattern to form the crown of the hat.

Lastly, you will cut a tail of from the working yarn and run it through the last 8 stitches to tighten the top of the hat closed.