I used #17s for the slipped stitch pattern and #13s for my ribbing.
I used YOs for my first two sets of increases, making sure to knit them through the back loops on the next round, which closes the holes that would be created by the YOs.
I added 2 extra rows, one where I slipped the stitches just as we had done in previous rows. This made my hat slouchy.
I finished off with the tubular bind off as written in the pattern.
Tips to Get Started: Techniques
Cast on and start your increases with ease: Cast on 8 sts. (See video below.)
Join to knit in the round, Round 1: K8. Round 2: *YO, K1* across round (16 sts). Round 3: Treat yarn overs as your P1s by purling them through the back loop to close up the hole.
How to knit a 1/1 RC and 1/1 LC. (See video below.)
How to increase by using the make one purl technique (see video below).
How to bind off in the round using the Kitchener stitch, also known as the tubular bind off. (See video below.)
Getting Your Hat Started
Tips To Cast On a Top Down Hat Using a Bulky Weight Yarn
Knitting Needles:Knitters Pride Dreamz US #11s and #15s ( I used #17s),or size needed to obtain gauge. You can use DPNs or circulars with the Magic Loop method.
