Here is the pattern for Bob’s hat. It is meant to fit an average male head, but I didn’t pack extra yarn in my carry-on, so I’m modifying it for you all to make a better length.
Size 5 16″ round needles and dpn’s
Worsted weight yarn (I use Lion Brand Wool-ease in Blue Mist)
Term: MiniCable Knit into 2nd stitch on left needle and without taking stitch off needle knit into 1st stitch, then take them both off the needle. You’ll have a little cable. There are a variety of explanations here too.
C/O 104 sts loosely. Join.
Knit in a k2, p2 rib for 2″
MiniCable Round: MiniCable the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Knit 4 rounds, Repeat until hat is 8″ high (9 for men)
Begin Decrease. While decreasing continue to follow minicable pattern whenever possible. Divide sts evenly on 4 needles (26 sts on each needle). K2 tog at the beginning and end of each section. Continue until 8 sts are left, thread yarn through sts and close off.
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autumnblossomknits 
I found you! You have a great site, I really like how you’ve used the space. I have an awful lot to learn.
Love your hat, I actually might make one for one of my boys — we’ll see if they love it or roll their eyes – I never can tell. Darby’s adorable, he’d probably either rule the roost around my two, or they’d have them for appetizer!!
Happy knitting from 23 degree Minnesota!
Ahhhh sweet relief from Koolhaas he**. You are an angel of mercy 🙂
I have downloaded your Bob’s patter which is beautiful. I knit hats for my grandaughter who lives in Chicago and I know she will love this one. Thank you so very much for sharing your pattern.