co 76 stitches
k2 p2 all around until required depth. 2 inches
join for in the round if not already done so.
knit until hat measures seven and half inches from beginning edge.

make 1 stitch till 77

next row k10 knit 2 together
next knit row
next row k9 knit 2 together
continue to end
when 7 stitches left thread up with a needle but leave loose.

icord cast on three stitches knit until 3 inches approx. tie up icords together. using the thread from the hat to sew in the icords.