12/24: My brother got his hat tonight. He kept commenting on how soft and warm it was - and couldn’t stop saying how great of a winter hat it will be. I would recommend this pattern to everyone - easy to follow and looks great!

This is my first hat to date. It’s for my brother’s Christmas present. I really like the mallard color I’m working with. We’ll see how it looks once I’ve added the Laurel for striping.

Easy pattern so far - simple rib repeat makes it easy to knit while doing other things.

12/10/09: Finished up the hat. Looks great! I made this in adult size. Only alterations I made to hat were the pattern and color choices. I think the next hat I make, though, I will cast on 3 less stitches. And if I make myself one, possibly 6 fewer stitches since I like a really tight fit.