This straight needle in the round technique is confusing, so I will explain it.
CO # of sts (It works with any # of sts) using the temporary cast on.
K 1, slip 1 as if to purl wyb, rep across row
Repeat for all rows and you will get a tube on the straight needle. Separate on to two other needles the same size, alternating the sts, and bind off.
You can also P1, slip 1 wyf. It is, as I said, not the best for decreased hats, but good for rectangle hats, as it is joined at the beginning, or for making bags. This is the book I got it from-
Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Knitting
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Ahh. I see what you’re doing. Makes sense now, kind of. However, isn’t that a lot more work than you’d be doing if you just used circulars?