because the hat needs to be tight-fitting, it must also be tall - so when not worn it is a little strangely shaped, but when on, it stretches to the perfect shape.

changes:
-7 pattern repeats, but increased to 8-stitch cables
-added shortrows on the front side of the hat and brim
-continued the seed stitch panels down through edge

-used two strands of cash-tweed + 1 of abuelita to deepen the colors. makes the flecks pop more in the body of the hat
-for the lining used two strands of abuelita to make it thinner and a slightly different color.

blogged here:
http://www.robbyraccoon.com/2010/06/14/cap/