Fluffy Beanie Hat

Materials:

US Size 8 circular needles (or whatever fits your gauge) and/or dpns of the same size
Bulky weight yarn (I use LionBrand Homespun for this project)
Stitch marker
Ruler (optional)

Skills:

Knitting in the round
Working basic ribbing
Simple decreases

Pattern Rating:

Advanced Beginner

Gauge:

I'll get a note of this up as soon as I check my own gauge. I do knit more loosely than most patterns call for, so I tend to go down a needle size. If you knit tighter, you'll probably want to use a size 10.

Instructions:

Using the Old Norweigan CO method, CO 63 stitches.
Rows 1-4: [k2, p1]. Repeat to end.
Rows 5 until the hat measures about 6 inches: k all stitches.
For now, I'll start numbering the decrease and bind off rows alphabetically instead of numerically...
Row A: [k7, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row B: k all stitches
Row C: [k6, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row D: k all stitches
Row E: [k5, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row F: k all stitches
Row G: [k4, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row H: k all stitches
Row I: [k3, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row J: k all stitches
Row K: [k2, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row L: [k1, k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Row M: [k2tog]. Repeat to end.
Cut an 8-inch tail and thread through all stitches, pulling firmly. Weave in loose ends.

Enjoy!