a.k.a the mini hat (for the knit Katamari Damacy hat)

Cast on 6 stitches using waste yarn, evenly dividing them amongst 3 DPNs (or use the Magic Loop technique if you prefer). Knit one row. Join MC yarn, leaving several inches of tail, and knit one row. This is your first row.

Row 2: kfb every stitch, (12 stitches)
Row 3: knit every stitch
Row 4: *kfb, k1* to end of round (18 stitches)
Row 5: knit every stitch
Row 6: *kfb, k2* to end of round (24 stitches)
Row 7: Join CC1, knit every stitch
Row 8: *kfb, k3* to end of round (30 stitches)
Row 9: knit every stitch
Row 10: *kfb, k4* to end of round (36 stitches)
Row 11: knit every stitch
Row 12: *kfb, k5* to end of round (42 stitches)
Row 13: Join CC2, knit every stitch
Rows 14-18: knit every stitch

Bind off. Using the tail from your cast on and a tapestry needle, pick up your first row of ‘real’ stitches. Once you have them, carefully cut away the waste yarn. Pull the tail tight to close the hole. Weave in ends.