Casting on 26 stitches to two DPNs and 28 to the other two DPNs I got started. I extrapolated the stitch count from the measurments of the finished mitts and a measurment of my own head. Same yarn, same needles, same knitter working in the round, this hat should be sized right. I hope. I am using K1, P1 ribbing for a nice, snug fitting hat.
I plan on trying out a cable or two on this project, cable knitting is something that I am new to so it may take a while to get it right . . .