Knit Project #11: Mama's Ocean Blue Hat

When it's in the teens outside, you're dreaming of the beach, and you wake up to the sun shining over a "white sand beach," what better way to celebrate the beauty of winter while staying warm than with an ocean-inspired wool beanie and a hot pink fish woven wrap?

ribbing and watchful eyes

self-striping yarn

look at all the snow!

Notes:

• Patons ColorWul in Ocean, Bulky (5) 81m, recommeded use 6.5mm US #10.5 knitting needles; hand wash, lay flat to dry
• Used US #13, 16" circular knitting needles since I didn't have US #10.5 circular knitting needles. 
• Casted on 54. Ribbing of 2k2p (but 3k3p would avoid 4k at the join) for two inches. 
• 6 inches from cast on edge begin shaping crown. 
• *k7 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• knit round
• *k6 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• knit round
• *k5 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• knit round
• *k4 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• knit round
• *k3 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• *k2 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• *k1 k2tog* repeat from * to end of round
• Cut tail nd thread it through the remaining stitches. Weave it into the inside of the hat. Weave in other end. Done!

Ring Ruck Tied in Front (RRTIF)