This hat stretches and contracts like an accordion… creating a perfect fit and a great look! I included a couple pictures showing when I stretch the hat and then what it looks like as soon as I let it go (it just naturally contracts like that). Band is double thickness. Worked from band to crown.

Pattern includes lots of instructional pictures. Uses basic post stitches (explained in pattern).

We have another hat pattern listed separately that uses this same stitch but which is made in one continuous piece from crown down and uses Worsted Weight yarn: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ridged-slouchy-be...