Hat Weather

I've decided I need a hat. Today I CO and am sort of making it up as I go along...kinda nerve racking for me, this'll be the first time I've ever knit something with out a pattern. I was inspired by a Morse code hat I saw awhile ago on Craftster. Their message says "I am stinky" :o) I'm not yet sure what I want mine to say (yes I'm planning to knit a Morse code message into it). I want it to be something that will make me smile every time I wear it.

Here's the start of my hat


I'm doing the cuff/brim (what do you call that part of a beanie?) in 2x2 rib; it's about an inch long now.