Knit in the round.(Cast on 120 sts.)
Change to twisted rib for the band.

Twisted rib; *k1 through the back loop, p;* to end of the rnd.
Rib rnd until piece measures 7cm from the beg.

Crown;
rnd 1: p1, k1, rep to the end.
rnd 2: purl all.
These 2 rows rep until piece measures 23cm from the beg of work.

Needles; JPN # 6 and 9 knitting needles (3.9/4.8mm)