I have been using a hat I made for several years. Recently it disappeared, and I was getting frustrated at the lack of warmth of my backups (it’s the Midwest in Jan/Feb). I decided to search for a new pattern.
This one checked all the boxes - chunky yarn, top down, looks good with or without a pompom, squishy, lots of texture.
Mine’s the one on bottom. Then I made 2 more, kid sized! I changed the stitch on the brim because I like how hdc in the 3rd loop looks. The one with the blue brim was made according to the pattern. I like both looks, actually.
I resisted the urge to add a pom because I want to be able to wear my hood up. I will probably sew a button inside later so I can add a removable pom.
