Alison's Perfect Arizona Beanie Hat

Material:
(1) skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ese (Color Shown Denim: $3~\mathrm{oz}/85\mathrm{g}$ (197 yd/180m) balls $80\%$ acrylic, $20\%$ w0ol) (1) Size US $9\;16^{\circ}$ circular needle and set of (4) Size US 8 double pointed needles (1) Darning needle
Directions:
CO 80 on circular needles. Join round being careful not to twist the stitches. Place marker to mark the beginning of the round.


Cut yarn leaving an $8^{\circ}$ tail. Thread the tail through a darning needle, and draw tail through the remaining stitches and pulltightlyto gather at top.Weave tail through and pull tail to the inside of thehat toweave in ends.
