I think this is the 4th one of these I’ve knit, the last one turned out a bit small. Using bigger needles this time, we’ll see how it works out !

CO 65 stitches onto a size 7 needle, switch to size 6’s and knit in 1x1 ribbing for 2”. Change back to size 7’s, knit in to pattern til hat measured 5 1/4”, start decrease section.