I followed user StitchMarker’s alterations to this pattern (thanks again for sharing your notes!)

• Cast on 56 stitches
• Knit 6 inches in 2x2 ribbing
• Increased 4 additional stitches on my last round of 2x2 ribbing before beginning on round 5 in the original pattern (skipping the m1 increases called for in round 4 of the pattern).
• I did knit all the k1 tbl throughout the pattern.
• Repeated rounds 9-16 three times total (instead of just twice) to achieve the slouchier effect.
• Used jumbo Clover Pom Pom Maker to make a pom pom instead of a tassel.

Really happy with the way it turned out. Cute, easy, quick beanie for sure.