>>18465971 (OP)Start plainly. Work your way up from there if you want to, but it is safe and functional to begin plainly. You may or may not want to get a straw version of pic-related before moving onto fur felt or wool felt hats. Fur felt hats are more expensive and generally of better quality than wool felts, which look more coarse and are a bit less durable. Beaver felt, a type of fur felt, is the best and most expensive option.