This stitch map refers to a Ravelry project done in 2009. With the help of two stitch maps I was available to describe what I did 13 years ago. I will keep a big grinning for the rest of the day ;-)
start with a provisional cast on use this stitch map to start the hat
Make sure to scroll down to "written instructions" and expand instructions section for details.
Continue with this stitch map.
Shown with a cast-on count of 8 stitches.