Lotus Flower Moebius Hat

In Cat Bordhi's book "A Treasury of Magical Knitting" she has a pattern for the most beautiful moebius hat I've seen. For six long months I've been wanting to knit that hat, but never had the time - until last week. I had some down time after the craft fair and whipped up this number.

Unfortunately, I really despise doing gauge swatches and and I tend to bind off too tightly. Because of those two issues, my gorgeous hat's brim (where the bind off edge is) is too tight for my noggin, and I should have gone up a needle size (so the hat doesn't look like it is painted on my head).

I'm also a person who hates tearing out my work. I'd rather just start over with new yarn. So Sammie received the ultimate in fashionable hats. It fits her perfectly. Sigh...Did I mention the yarn is a silk blend and is softer than a baby's tushie? Bigger sigh....

At least one of us is pleased. I hope she enjoys it!