I knit this up as a sort of soft armor the week my little creature was especially into being scared and being scary. The twirly point has just the right mix of pixie charm and beastly ferocity, turning kid into forest sprite or one-horned monster. This is more of a formula than a pattern. Because the top-down guidelines can be worked at any gauge and to achieve any size, the hat is ideal for making use of leftovers or showcasing precious bits of handspun.