Ribbed Hat

Yes, it's another ribbed beanie, but the ribbing is interesting with the right yarn.

Sizes: Adult Medium (Adult Large)
Materials: 2 balls Nashua Painted Forest OR a bulky wool yarn

16" circular size US13 (9,0mm) One set dpns size US13 (9,0mm) Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge: 2 sts = 1" in

Pattern stitch Abbreviations: K – knit, P – purl, k2tog – knit 2 stitches together, p2tog – purl 2 stitches together

Pattern Stitch: p2, k2

With circular needle, cast on 48 (52) stitches. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Knit in Pattern Stitch for 24 rows (or 7"), then begin decrease as follows (change to dpns when it becomes too difficult to continue on circular):
Rnd 1: (p2, k2, p2, k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k2)
Rnds , 2, 4, 6: k the knit sts and p the purl sts
Rnd 3: (p2, k2tog, p2, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k2tog)
Rnd 5: (p2, k1, p2tog, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2, k1)
Rnd 7: (p2tog, k1, p1, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end p2tog, k1)
Rnd 8: (k2tog, p1, k1) repeat to end (larger size will end k2tog)
Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end k1)
Rnd 10: (k2tog) repeat to end (larger size will end k1).
Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through remaining live stitches. Cinch top closed and weave in ends.