Split Palm Leaves Hat

This is a free knitting pattern.
180 yards light sport/dk weight yarn
Size 5 US needles, 16" circular and double pointed
Finished size: Adult small

CO 99 sts
Row 1 (k2tog, k3, M1, k1, M1, k3, ssk) repeat
Row 2 Knit
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until hat measures 6.5" from longest part of CO edge.

Decrease rounds
Rnd 1: (k2tog, k2tog, k1, M1, K1, M1, k1, ssk, ssk) repeat
Rnds 2, 4 & 6: Knit
Rnd 3: (k2tog, k2tog, M1, k1, M1, ssk, ssk) repeat
Rnd 5: (k2tog, k3, ssk) repeat
Rnd 7: (k2tog, k1, ssk) repeat
Rnd 8: slip 1stt stitch of the row and then (k1, k2tog) repeat
Rnd 9: k2tog around
Break yarn and pass tail through remaining stitches. Weave in ends