Round 1:
6 sc into Magic Ring, pull the ring tight [6 sc] Optional but helpful: insert st m into the top of the last sc or place a piece of scrap yarn in front of your hook before you make the next sc.
Round 2:
Without joining, continue into the next stitch:
6 inc [12 sc] – Hint: you will make the last inc into the st with the st m, respectively in the last st before the piece of scrap yarn.
Rounds 3 – 5:
sc around [12 sc]
Measure your hat after Round 5 to decide whether or not you want to add a partial round 6.
If you are happy with the size of your hat after Round 5, sl st into the next st and finish with the “Invisible Finish”, then cut the yarn and weave in the end. Otherwise continue to optional partial round 6.
Optional Partial Round 6:
5 sc, sl st into the next st and finish with the “Invisible Finish”, then cut the yarn and weave in the end.