Ok this is just showing of. I fully admit it. But really, look what a few minutes of stitching on the finished hat can do!⁠

I mean yes, the original hat (below) was delightful. I won’t pretend otherwise. But if you play with a it a bit after you’re done knitting, it can turn into something even cooler. ⁠

I cover this (and several other possibilities) in the digression on duplicate stitch that just came out. Wander over that way if you want more!