Cast 81 st. on to 6 mm. Circular needle. Knit first row and pull CO tail tightly to pull stitches together. After you have knit 3 or 4 rows you can weave the tail in if you like. You can also wait and weave it in when you have completed the hat. You do not turn your work on circular needles so the hat is in stockinette stitch. Knit each row until you have 6” – 6 1/2” Decrease Rows: First Row: k7 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k6 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k5 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k4 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k3 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k2 k2 tog across Break yarn and draw through the stitches on your needle. Fasten securely. Brim will roll automatically. For a looser hat CO 90 stitches or use a 6.6 mm Circular Needle.
Cast on 81 st. Using 6 mm circular needles. Work 10 rows of garter stitch or ribbing. Knit 3” of stockinette stitch (more for a little longer hat). Knit 1 1/2" of stockinette stitch if you want a beanie that sits above the ears. Decrease Rows: First Row: k7 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k6 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k5 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k4 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k3 k2 tog across Next Row: knit Next Row: k2 k2 tog across Break yarn and draw through the stitches on your needle. Fasten securely. Weave in yarn ends.