Red knit beanie with faux fur pom
Description
I lost my red knit beanie with a fluffy faux-fur pom yesterday afternoon near the Old Mill District in Bend. It's a medium-sized acrylic blend, bright red with a small white snowflake patch on the brim, and the pom is a little matted from rain. I had it while cycling along Division Street, then stopped by Deschutes Brewery for a quick bite; I must have left it on a chair outside around 3pm. It means a lot to me—my grandmother gave it to me, and I really need it back. If you found it, please text me; there's a tiny seam near the edge and a faint coffee stain on the inside lining that might help identify it.
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