Conversion of waffle hat (http://knithats.tripod.com/hat/id3.html)
for straight needles

Materials Needed:
 
Skein worsted weight yarn (Ship Support is requesting drab (camo,
browns, dark greens, black, etc) colors right now.

Size 8 needle or whatever size you need to get the gauge below.

Yarn Needle

Scissors
 
Gauge: 4 stitches to 1", 6 rows to 1"
 
Cast on 76 stitches. 
 
(Knit 2, Purl 2) across.
Repeat this row for 12 rows.
 
Pattern Rows:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Rows 3 and 4: (K2, P2) across.
 
Repeat the pattern row until the hat measures 7", ending with the
Purl row (row 2).

Decrease Rows: 
Row 1: (K2, P2 tog) across
Row 2: (K1, P2) across
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: (K2 tog, P1) across
Row 6: (K1, P1) across
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: (K1, K2 tog) across
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: (K 2 tog) across
Row: 12: Purl
Repeat rows 11 and 12 until only 5 stitches remain and cut yarn leaving
a long tail.  Using large eyed sewing needle run thread through remaining
stitches and pull tight, then sew back seam.  Weave in ends and finish off.
 
To make a child's size hat:
Cast on 64 stitches and follow above knitting instructions until piece
measures 6".  Follow instructions then to decrease and complete hat.

For a new born cast on 48 or 52 stitches and follow instructions until
piece measures 5", then follow decrease instructions and finish.
 
To add a roll brim to your hat, at the beginning instead of the (K2, P2)
for 12 rows:

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Repeat these two rows 4 times more (10 rows total).
Row 11: Purl
Row 12: Knit

Following these 12 rows, begin the pattern rows.