[countrymama]

Thanks, Nonny. I hadn't thought of using a balakava pattern, but it's a good idea. Also, thanks for looking for patterns/hats, and for the private message with the very helpful link.

I should be getting my yarn on Monday, and I hope to start figuring this crazy hat out as soon as I can.

What if you used this pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shark-hat-3as a base but made it orange and used a short fridge as the mane across the top of the head?