Modifications:

• Using DK weight, but no mods in pattern, only smaller needles. Would knit a fourth or even fifth repeat of the second chart next time when using DK weight (for more body of hat and/or slouch).
• Cast on 112 stitches with long-tail cast on, no tubular cast on. 16’’ (40cm) circular needle almost too long, need to stretch the stitches a lot to join work into the round.
• Knit a smaller brim (only 1.2’’ = 3cm), would knit whole 2 3/4’’ (4,5cm) for brim next time.
• Placed marker at beginning of every pattern repeat (= 30-stitch repeat), very useful.
• Replaced 6-stitch-lace pattern with p2-c1f-p2 (simple little cable) for rows 1-28. Rows 29-31 strictly after original pattern (last decreasing rows).
• Repeated row 31 (last row) once more, to end with 16 stitches instead of 24 for closing the top of the hat.
• Would probably use larger needles (like 3.5 and 4mm) next time. Because of the cables, the fabric gets tighter than usual.

Last minute Christmas present, very quick knit (cast on Saturday on train, finished Monday evening, approx. 10h (?) knitting time).

Hat turned out like a childrens’ hat and barely covered the ears. :)
DK weight yarn, smaller needles, smaller brim and tight cables… hmmm… well, we live and learn. Hard wet blocking could fix it, but it has no slouch at all (but this was an intended effect ;)). Very pleased with result, will add another photo post-blocking after Christmas (edit: before blocking: the photo with the light brown background - after blocking: the 2 photos with the darker backgrounds (black and grey wood)).

Next time (for me) I will knit a little more “relaxed”… larger needles, broader brim, longer body of hat. But a great pattern, absolutely flawless and very clear instructions. Knitting with DPNS and cable needle is a challenge (for me) but fun. Love it.