CO 64

K1, P1 for 9 rows
K in stockinette for 23 rows - total length approx. 5 1/2”

K6, K2tog
K
K5, K2tog
K
K4, K2tog
K
K3, K2tog
K
K2, K2tog
K
K1, K2tog
K2tog
Cut yarn, weave through remaining stitches.

Hmm, the ribbing could be a couple stitches smaller though the body of the hat is snug - so knit the ribbing on a smaller needle? Maybe 1/2” longer, too.