Phil's Hat II Pattern

With smaller needles, cast on 112 sts. (Increase or decrease the number of sts in multiples of 16 for a larger or smaller cap. Alternatively, you could use a smaller or larger needle size.) Join, being careful not to twist work. Place marker to indicate end of round.
Work in K4P4 rib till hat measures 8" from beginning. Begin decreases.

Decreases:
(Change to double pointed needles as needed.)
Rnd 1: (K4, P2, P2tog) around—98 sts.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Work even.
Rnd 3: (K2, K2tog, P3) arnd—84 sts.
Rnd 5: (K3, P1, P2tog) arnd—70 sts.
Rnd 7: (K1, K2tog, P2) arnd—56 sts.
Rnd 9: (K2, P2tog) arnd—42 sts.
Rnd 11: (K2tog, P1) arnd—28 sts.
Rnd 13: (K2tog) arnd—14 sts.
Rnd 15: (K2tog) arnd—7 sts.

Cut off long end of yarn and thread it through remaining 7 sts and pull tight. Block; weave in all ends.