I think it was here that we were talking about hats.  This pattern is just like the first one I learned how to do. (I'm glad I found it because i couldn't remember how to do it!)  It only uses two needles. My son wears his all the time and wanted a new one.

Anyhoo...  here's the link to the site for the free pattern:

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Knitting/Projects/Accessories/WR1735+Knit+Toboggan+Hat.htm

That looks very much like the hats I made when I first learned to knit.  I later learned to knit seamless ones but my husband and father actually seemed to like those ones! 

Maybe they're magic :-)  I should send it to DD and she could make her dad a new one.  He'd like that.

Thanks.