In desperation she brought it to The Raggy Rat because sometimes miracles can be performed ....
I'm not a knitter but I knew I would have to pick up all of these stitches, gather them together and attach the bobble more firmly once again. I turned the hat inside out and used double embroidery thread. That would be 12 strands then!
Finally, it's done and looks like a hat again! It's very satisfying fixing broken things and sometimes broken hearts. And yes, I really cannot knit. I have tried. People have been cross with me. I can still fix your knitted hat though!