Worsted weight yarn; a size 5 and size 6 circular needle 16, DPNs in the larger size and a cable needle. Gauge: 5 stitches =1 on size 6 --you want the fabric to be denser. K Knit P Purl P2TOG Purl next two stitches together (decrease) K2TOG Knit next two stitches together (decrease) C3B Slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, K3, then K3 from cable needle YO Yarn over (increase) SSK Slip 2 stitches, put the left needle through the front of slipped stitches and knit together (decrease) B Bobble (5 stitches) use this if you need help making the bobble http://www.knittingguru.com/week14.html
Unless otherwise indicated any stitches within parentheses should be repeated
across the entire row Using a Worsted weight yarn & a size 5 needle; cast on 110 stitches. Being sure you do not twist, join in the round and place stitch marker if using one. Ribbing: Work in a P1, K1 Rib for 10 rounds. I suggest making this section longer if you want a slouchier hat. Set Up Row: **Switch to size 6/larger needle (P4, K6, P4, K8) knit this row once Pattern Rows: Row 1: (P4, K6, P4, K5, K2TOG, YO, K1) Row 2: (P4, K6, P4, K8) Row 3: (P4, K6, P4, K4, K2TOG, YO, K2)