The All Seasons Collar is truly a beginner pattern! The only stitches used are Chain and Single Crochet. I have made this pattern using cotton yarn for the warmer climate and it turned out looking just as fantastic as the pattern photo. I highly recommend either Lily Sugar n Cream, Peaches n Cream, or I Love This Cotton for a cool cottony collar. My pattern lists an H hook, but a G hook will work as well.