Swirled Ski Cap Yarn: 1 skein white 4 ply yarn, 1 skein contrast 4 ply yarn (or various small amounts of different colors Knitting Needles: US #8 Instructions: Cast on 30 (child) 40 (adult) stitches. Row 1, 3, 5: Knit Rows 2, 4, 6: Purl first two stitches together, purl to last stitch, increase in last stitch by knitting into the front and back of the stitch. Change Color Rows 7, 9, 11: Purl Rows 8, 10, 12: Knit first two stitches together, knit to last stitch, increase in last stitch by knitting into the front and back of the stitch. Repeat these 12 rows 7 (9) times. Bind off. Pick up 86 (108) stitches on bottom of piece. Knit 1, Purl 1 rib for 20 (30) rows with main color yarn. Sew up side seam, gathering to together -–make pom pom and sew to top.