Sherbert Slouch Beanie [knitting pattern]

I love self-striping yarn and the colors in this skein were just too pretty to pass up! The texture of this yarn is perfect for Spring- it’s lightweight and almost feels like mohair. 
Pattern:
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in Sunrise
Needles size US 8
Cast on 100 sts.Work in K2 P2 ribbing until piece measures 10 inches.
Next Row: K2, p2, k2, p2tog across row

Next Row: K1, p2, k2, p2  across row.
Next Row: k2, p2tog, k2, p1 across row 
Next Row: K1, p2; rep from across row.
Next Row: K2tog across row 
Next Row: K2tog across row  
Cut yarn, leaving an 12 in. tail. Thread tail through stitches of last row and pull to secure. Use the tail to sew the side seam together.