This skull cap (beanie) is so chic and trendy! Best of all, it is easy to make and can be finished in an evening with just 1 ball of East Track II or Ladder Ribbon Maxi yarn.

Knitted Measurements:
Will stretch to fit head circumference of 18"-21"

Materials
1 ball East Track II or Ladder Ribbon Maxi, Col. 86 (or color of your choice)
US Size 10 circular (16") and double-point knitting needles

Gauge: Approx 14 st = 4" in stockinette stitch

To knit hat:
Cast on 63 stitches with circular needles. Join to form a circle, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker to mark beginning of round.

Knit every round until piece measures 7".

Decrease
Continuing to knit every round and switching to double point needles when needed:
Rd 1: *(Knit 7 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 56 sts remain.
Rd 2: *(Knit 6 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 49 sts remain.
Rd 3: *(Knit 5 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 42 sts remain.
Rd 4: *(Knit 4 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 35 sts remain.
Rd 5: *(Knit 3 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 28 sts remain.
Rd 6: *(Knit 2 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 21 sts remain.
Rd 7: *(Knit 1 st, knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 14 sts remain.
Rd 8: *(Knit 2 sts together), rep * around - 7 sts remain.

Finishing:
Cut yarn, leaving a tail of about 6". Weave through remaining stitches, removing stitches from knitting needle. Draw up tightly. Weave in loose ends.

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