WIP: teenyweeny top hat

this is my latest WIP, a teenweeny burlesque-style top hat done in slytherin colours!  I am winging the pattern, since it is pretty much basic amigurumi. 

it will be stripey and have all sorts of fascinating fascinators on it by the time i am done.  if it works out well, i will try another and felt it.

i must say, it feels good to crochet again.  life has been a bit demanding lately, and i haven't had time to sit with some yarn and poke, poke, poke.  i forgot how instantly calming it is!

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eta:  after researching premade top hats, i see that there is a cuter shape out there than the straight sided ones i have seen crocheted.  maybe i can force mine into this shape: