Revisited the hooks...
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peeked into the yarn stash
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and crocheted a cozy cloche!
Pattern Nubby Brim Cloche .
My brim is a bit less flared than the one in the pattern...goofed a bit on a couple rows.
It's still a keeper nonetheless!! Just need more crochet practice (oh darn!) :)