HiggeldyPiggeldy Hothead Hat

From my multicolour yarn, I've made an HiggeldyPiggeldy Hothead hat.

I quite like how it came out - squishy, warm and textured.

Details of the simple pattern below.

PATTERN

HiggeldyPiggeldy Hothead Hat

Yarn weighed 107 grams (3.7oz)  and the hat weighed 86 grams (3 oz), leaving enough for a small bobble if required

Yarn weight was 8 wraps per inch, 

Needles: 5 mm circular, 20 inches long or more

Yarn weight: Aran weight, 8 wraps / inch or per 2.54 cm

KNITTING

Cast On: 80 stitches leaving a 4 inch tail

Using 2 X 2 rib (k2, P2) repeat, work 2 rows flat

3rd row, join in the round and continue k2, p2 rib until the work measures

8 - 8.5 inches.

Begin decrease rows for the crown:

1. (K2 p2 together) repeat to the end
2. (k2 p1) repeat to the end
3. (k2 together, p1) repeat to the end
4. (k1 p1) repeat to end
5. (k2 together, p2 together) repeat to the end
6. (k1 p1) repeat to the end
7. (k2 together p2 together) repeat to the end

10 stitches remain

Break threat, leaving a tail.

Thread yarn on big-eyed needle and pass through the stitches and pull to close the gap

fasten off, weave in the ends and seam firs 2 rows using the needle and the cast-on tail.

This is a stretchy hat which should fit a good range of head sizes and the brim can be folded up to suit the wearer.