Selfish hat knitting

I made another hat for me!  After my last hat adventure I decided I needed a warmer hat.  This simple hat is easy to make and is super comfortable. 

Pattern

Chunky yarn (I used charisma from Michael's)

Size 5mm short circular needles

1. CO70

2. K1P1 rib for 2 inches

3. Stockinette stitch for 8 rounds

4. Purl one round

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until piece measures 7.5 inches

6. Decrease row: K6 K2tog

7. Decrease row: K5 K2tog

8. Decrease row: K4 K2tog

9. Decrease row: K3 K2tog

10. Switch onto DPNS K2 K2tog

11. K1 K2tog

12. K2tog

13. Use darn needle to pull yarn through remaining stitches

14. Weave in loose ends

15. Make a pom pom and attach to top How to make a pom pom: http://www.helloknitty.com/pdfs/pompom.pdf