Beanie Knitted Hat

Knitted using Freedom yarn "Red"

Materials: One skein freedom yarn, US size 13 circular knitting needles (16” in length) & size 13 double pointed needles

CO 72 stitches.

Place a marker and join into the round taking care not to twist.

Knit 1 round.

Next round: *(K3, CDD); repeat from *around (48 stitches remain)

Knit even until the hat measures 6.5” from the beginning.

Begin decreasing, changing to double pointed needles when needed:

• Round 1: *(K6, k2tog); repeat from * around.
• Round 2: *(K5, k2tog); repeat from * around.
• Round 3: *(K4, k2tog); repeat from *around.
• Round 4: *(K3, k2tog); repeat from * around.
• Round 5: *(K2, k2tog); repeat from * around.
• Round 6: *(K1, k2tog); repeat from * around.
• Round 7: *(K2tog); repeat from * around: 6 sts remain. Cut yarn, and pull through remaining sts. Pull up and anchor to inside. Weave in all ends.