Gauge

6 1/4 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch with a US #5 needle

Finished Size

Fits medium size woman's head. 

The Pattern

With a US #4 needle and Color A, cast on 112 stitches. Join for working in the round, being careful to not twist your stitches.

Round 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 2 inches from the beginning. 

Change to US #5 needle and Color B.

Round 1: *K4, m1, repeat from * to end of round. (140 stitches)

Round 2: With Color B, knit to end of round.

Round 3: With Color A, knit to end of round.

Round 4: With Color A, knit to end of round.

Round 5: With Color B, knit to end of round.

Repeat Rounds 2-5 until piece measures 7 1/4 inches from the beginning (end with the second round of Color B).