Yes, you can have your Kromer and your ponytail too. We solved this ongoing hat-hairstyle dilemma with the Millie, named for Stormy's niece. It's essentially an Ida with a place for your pony. Classic construction? Check. Wool blend and cotton lining? Check. Pull-down earband? Check!
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I have at least a half dozen SK hats; this one is absolutely my FAVORITE. Even in gale-force winds, this one STAYS ON. I wear my hair in a ponytail more than I realized; the other styles fit better with my hair down. This one is not only comfy and warm whether I have a pony or not, but there has never been a time when I have worn it when I did not receive at least one compliment on it. LOVE. THIS. HAT.
My expectations were absolutely exceeded; the fit is perfect, the inside hatband is very soft and comfy, the earflaps when down cover all but the very bottom of my earlobes, and the hair hole makes it even better than my Petal Pusher. My hair is a medium fine consitancy with a slightly above average density, and is very long (tailbone length). Therefore I was a little concerned about a previous review that mentioned not being able to fit their hair through the hole, thankfully my hair isn't as thick as hers. The relatively small hole allows my ponytail to go all the way through while being small enough to not allow a cold draft at the back of my head. Also the hole is wide enough that I am able to put my hair in a twisted bun with a hairstick through it to keep it up out of the way. The Thimbleberry plaid is lovely and feminine without being overly fancy. This one keeps my head just as warm as the Petal Pusher and both out perform any knit hat I have ever had.
I own 6 Sk hats. This one is by far my favorite. I can pull my pony tail through it easily, and it fits better than the others because my hair has a place to go. I have very long hair and this keeps my hair from getting all tangled up.
Purchased this 2nd Stormy cap in Oct. 2016 for the ponytail opening. Love Stormy caps, but this cap would be better if opening was secured by Velcro. It cannot be opened. I have thick hair and it is very difficult to pull my ponytail through this small opening. It cannot be opened.
