Bev's Really Basic Stretchy Hat
copyright Bev Qualheim 2001 - 2008
Toddler sized 1-3 years old; (Child sized 4-9 years)  (10-13) (teen-adult) 
Size 8 knitting needles  (for circular or double pointed needles, add 2 sts to each size)
3 oz of bright colored worsted weight 4 ply yarn 

Cast on 68 sts (76)(80)(88) 
Row 1: K2, P2, K2 across line, ending with P2. 
Repeat Row 1 until hat is 8 1/2" (9") (10") (11") from start. 
Decrease rows:
Row 1: K2 together, purl 2, k2 tog. across row. 
Row 2: Knit 
Row 3: (K2 stitches together) repeat across row.
Last decrease row: Knit across.  Cut a 24" tail of yarn, thread a yarn needle with it.  Carefully pull the last row of knitting from the needle and thread the needle through every stitch.  Pull tightly then whip stitch the side seam shut.  Roll up Brim to wear.

Add a Pom Pom to the top for kids or if desired.