Gauge Got Me

How could I screw up the Live Dangerously No Swatch Hat? I don't know, but I did. It's way too big. And I knew it, but I kept knitting anyway. I decided the yarn is not right for a hat. Even though I saw some on Ravelry. Now I remember that I planned to make a lace scarf out of this yarn. I hope the fuzziness of the cashmere won't interfere with frogging it.