This hat, even with the textured v-stitches that leave it a bit hole-y, is SUPER warm and stylish too! It works up really quickly and is fun to make - and fits great! The pattern came about when my cousin asked me to make a slouchie for her that was still chunky - and of course, you need a pom pom! (Or not, just a preference!) I have included some photo tutorials in the pattern to help you along. As for the pom pom, there are nifty gadgets out there that you can buy to whip them up lickety split, but I use the good ol’ fashioned cardboard method.