A Little Twisted Hat

Materials:
1 skein of knitting worsted
1 size US 10 (6.0 mm) 16-inch circular needles
1 set of US 10 (6.0 mm) double pointed needles.
12 stitch markers, with one distinctly different in size, color or type for a row marker.
1 cable needle.

Cast-On 80 stitches.
Join to knit in round.
Rows 1-9: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 10: Kfb, k1, kfb, *k2, kfb, repeat from * to end of row. (108 stitches)
Row 11-16: *k6, p3, repeat from * to end of row
Row 17: *C6F, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat rows 11-17 two more times.
Row 18-20: *k6, p3, repeat from * to end of row.

Decreases:
Row 1: *k2, ssk, k2, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: *k2, ssk, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 3: *k1, ssk, k1, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 4: *k1, ssk, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 5: *ssk, p3, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 6: *ssk, p2, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 7: *ssk, p1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 8: *ssk, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 9: *ssk, repeat from * to end of row

Cut thread with enough length to thread through remaining 6 stitches on needle. Secure and weave in ends. Enjoy.