First FO of 2011

My wonderful friend Nate wanted me to make a hat for him. About four months ago I made the Windschief  by Stephen West for my husband, and he wanted the same one!  It is such a great "guy" hat.  So I"m glad this is my first FO of the year 2011.

Here is a picture of it blocking. Love balloons, they are great for blocking hats.
Yarn: Rowan Purelife DK
Needles : US 5 and US 6