In the hot summer months, I tend to knit smaller projects. Here is a free pattern that I designed for a basic knitted stocking hat.

Supplies:

Size 8 circular knitting needle, 16” in length.
4 ply knitting yarn (Use wool, acrylic or blend. Cotton does not work well for this hat because it needs to be stretchy.)
A yarn needle for finishing.

Note: this hat is worked from the bottom edge up to the top.