After the cast on and first round, the entire hat is knitted with the MC. A double strand of CC is woven between the stitches as you are knitting. The contrast color is not knitted, it moves back and forth between the stitches. It is important to keep CC yarn floats loose while working, adjusting tension after each round if needed.
A step by step tutorial is included in the pattern for working the woven stitch.

Finished measurements
Circumference 20” Length – 9-9½“

Materials
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 g/ 215 yds), #62189 Barley (MC)
1 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 g/ 215 yds), #6245 Pitch Black (CC)
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 8 (5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 6 (4 mm)
Set double pointed knitting needles, size 8 (5 mm)
Stitch marker
Faux Fur Pompom

Gauge
20 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 28 rnds = 4” (10.2 cm) in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Pattern stitch is written and charted.