This hat is top down construction with overlapping leaves. Uses about 12 grams of each of 3 colors for new-born size. Easily adaptable for other sizes, even an adult.

Unleash your creativity and try to mix different yarn
thickness.
One or two of the leaves could be unattached if you use thicker yarn for the leaf part, they will curl a bit and create beautiful effect.
To reveal the full potential of this pattern wet blocking
is required.