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Due to the stretchy nature of ribbing, this hat fits most sizes from child to adult. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Actual circumference: 12 inches un-stretched, stretches up to 26 inches Length:8 inches MATERIALS Brown Sheep Company Lamb's Pride Bulky $[85\%$ wool,155 mohair; 125 yd per 4 oz. skein];1 skein 1 set US #10.5/6.5mm double-point needles 1 16-inch US #10.5/6.5mm circular needle Stitch marker Tapestry needle GAUGE 16 sts/ 24 rows $\mathbf{\omega}=\mathbf{4^{\mathfrak{m}}}$ in $_{2\times2}$ rib (un-stretched) PATTERN NOTES Find standard abbreviations at http://www.theshizknit.com. PATTERN CO 64 sts. Place marker to indicate beg of round. Work in k2, p2 rib for six inches, or desired length. If you would like a brim on your hat, work for an additional six inches. Work decreases as follows: Rnd $1\cdot{}^{\star}\mathsf{K}2.$ p2, k2, p2tog, rep from \* to end. (56 sts). Rnd $2\cdot{}^{\star}\mathsf{K}2.$ p2, k2, pl, rep from \* to end. Rnd 3 - \*K2, p2tog, k2, p1, rep from \* to end. $(48s t s)$ Rnd 4 - \*K2, p1, k2, pl, rep from \* to end. Rnd 5 - \*K2, p1, k2tog, pl, rep from \* to end. (40 sts). Rnd 6 - \*K2, p1, kl, pl, rep from \* to end. Rnd 7 - \*K2, p2tog, pl, rep from \* to end. (32 sts). Rnd 8 - \*K2, p2, rep from \* to end. Rnd 9 - \*K2, p2tog, rep from \* to end. (24 sts). Rnd 10 - \*K2tog, pl, rep from \* to end. (16 sts). Rnd 11 - \*K2tog, rep from \* to end. (8 sts.) Break yarn and pull through rem 8 sts. Weave in ends. Fold up brim if desired.
