For now, the pattern is free so that it can be tested out, however, I do plan to start selling it in a month or so.

- Cascade 128 Superwash or a bulky weight yarn (approximately 140 - 160 yards)
- US 10 Circular Needle
- US 10 Double Point Needles
This hat is knit inside out as the star stitch is created on the purl side and is sized for an adult.
K: Knit
P: Purl
P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
P4tog: Purl 4 stitches together
Make Star: Purl 3 stitches together; leaving them on the left needle, yarn over, then purl through the same 3 stitches and drop them from the left needle
Pattern:
Cast on 96 stitches using the long tail cast on method, place marker and prepare to knit in the round.
Rounds 1 - 10: (k1, p1) around
Round 11: (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, make star, *(k1, p1) 6 times, k1, make star, repeat from * 4 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times (6 stars)
Round 12: (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3 *(k1,p1) 6 times, k1, p3, repeat from * 4 more times, (k1, p1) 3 times
Round 13: (k1, p1) 2 times, k1, make star, p1, make star *(k1,p1) 4 times, k1, make star, p1, make star, repeat from * 4 more times, (k1, p1) 2 times (12 stars)
Round 14: (k1, p1) 2 times, k1, p7, *(k1,p1) 4 times, k1, p7, repeat from * 4 more times, (k1, p1) 2 times
Round 15: k1, p1, k1, (make star, p1) 2 times, make star, *(k1,p1) 2 times, k1, (make star, p1) 2 times, make star, repeat from * 4 more times, k1, p1 (18 stars)
Round 16: k1, p1, k1, p11, *(k1,p1) 2 times, k1, p11, repeat from * 4 more times, k1, p1 (18 stars)
Round 17: *k1, (make star, p1) 3 times, make star, repeat from * 5 more times (24 stars)
Round 18: *k1, p15, repeat from * 5 more times
Round 19: Remove marker, With yarn in front, slip 2 stitches purlwise, replace marker, *p1, make star, repeat from * around
Round 20: p all stitches
Rounds 21 to 26: repeat rounds 19 and 20
Switch colors.
Rounds 27 to 38: repeat rounds 19 and 20
Begin decrease rounds.
Round 39: Remove marker, with yarn in front, slip 2 stitches purlwise, replace marker, *p4tog, (p1, make star) 3 times, repeat from * 5 more times (18 stars)
Round 40: *p2tog, p11, repeat from * 5 more times
Rounds 41 and 42: repeat rounds 19 and 20
Round 43: Remove marker, with yarn in front, slip 2 stitches purlwise, replace marker, *p4tog, (p1, make star) 2 times, repeat from * 5 more times (12 stars)
Round 44: *p2tog, p7, repeat from * 5 more times
Round 45: Remove marker, with yarn in front, slip 2 stitches purlwise, replace marker, *p4tog, (p1, make star), repeat from * 5 more times (6 stars)
Round 46: *p2tog, p3, repeat from * 5 more times
Complete one more round of purls, cut yarn and thread through loops, tighten, tie knot. Flip beanie right side out, sew on 3” pom pom and weave in ends.