this pattern uses combinations of knit and purls to create a o soft spiral appearance. eyelets in the crown of the hat create the area to weave the i cord closure through. pull the i cord closed for a hat or leave the top open an wear as a warm cozy cowl. the pattern is written for the child size. for larger sizes use the appropriate 3/8 gauge round loom to create adult hats. the stitc pattern is worked over 4 sts. for the body of the hat. just make sure the peg count is divisible by 4 for other sizes.