I decided to start this one off a bit differently by using a nice, stretchy cable cast-on in color A. Unlike the provisional cast-on in the pattern, the cable cast-on will remain a part of the finished hat, giving the B side especially a nice touch of twisted-rope contrast at the bottom edge.
This is also the first project I've made while using my new Knit Picks Shorties - and I LOVE them!! They make working a hat brim SOOO much easier. Love, love, love them.
Full disclosure: My decision to use the cable cast-on for this turned out to not be the best thing to do. The double-knit brim as worked in Katerina's pattern is much stretchier and more comfortable. So don't try my idea! Stick with the provisional cast-on that flows you right into the stretchy double-knit brim.
I made this hat for me, since I identify with Hermione's character, except in my case I would probably be sorted into either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. Hence, I straddle the fence and call myself a Huffleclaw/Ravenpuff.