This Intermediate rated pattern starts with Latvian Braid and corrugated ribbing to add visual appeal and provide a firm texture to the band. The rest of the pattern is stylized trees in a forest.

Video link for the Latvian, although it is well described in the written. Charts provided for the stitch pattern used.

Skills:
Latvian Braid
Working in round
Corrugated Ribbing
K, p, k2tog, skp, ssk, CDD, yo
Gathering hat top
Weaving ends

Thanks to all my testers for triple-checking and validating this pattern for me.