I love the beanie, it's a fantastic balance of gripping your head without being too tight and after daily use the elastic still feels great and is as soft as it was the day I got it. But mine did develop a hole at the top where the seams meet it's not super noticeable when worn but it did happen. And I would say it is probably just a less than desirable example from the manufacturer. It's not like Linus is there sowing these together, mainly because the sharpest things he's probably allowed to handle are screwdrivers and his wit. But I still love the beanie and LTT, thankfully my LTT water bottle has not suffered the same fate.