FREE PATTERN: Star Hat

Star Hat Pattern
Gauge: 16sts/ 22rounds per 4"
This simple two-color stranded hat is worked in the round and features a Norwegian star pattern. It has a doubled over brim for extra warmth. Sample was knitted with Patons Classic Wool in MC Black and CC White. Made with size US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.
Finished beanie measures 22" circumferance and 8.5" length, with folded brim
*Disclaimer!* Please check gauge. Some knitters have a tighter gauge when knitting stranded, so I would advise them to go up a needle size during the stranded portion of the hat.

Cast on 72 sts in MC
K2,P2 for 4" or desired brim length
K 4 rounds in MC
Follow chart for 22 rounds
Crown Decreases:
Round 1: *K7, K2tog* Rep around
Round 2 and all even rounds: K around
Round 3: *K6, K2tog* Rep around
Round 5: *K5, K2tog* Rep around
Round 7: *K4, K2tog* Rep around
Round 9: *K3, K2tog* Rep around
Round 11: *K2, K2tog* Rep around
Round 13: *K1, K2tog* Rep around
Round 14: *K2tog* around
Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches