A hat on the bias in any chosen fabric...
E Wrap cast on 3 stitches. Increase 1 stitch
at the beginning of every row until the edge measures the depth from the crown
of the head you want, allowing plenty of 'roll'.
Continue increasing on one edge alternate rows
but decrease
on the other edge.
When the piece has reached the length needed
to comfortably fit round the head, begin decreasing on both sides until 3
stitches remain.
Either
cast off and gather one 'long' side as tightly as possible or measure 15-17cm.
along the needle bed (without breaking yarn) gathering long side of fabric to
fit the measurement, pull needles through, knit 1 row on low tension, transfer
alternate stitches to next needle, remove empty needles from WP, reduce tension
even further and knit 1 more row. With
transfer tool or needle, slip stitches onto a length of yarn, pull tight and
finish off. Sew 'short' ends
together.