This pattern is an easy/intermediate level knit. It has a lovely domed top with raised horizontal ridges on the brim. The top has a short column which finishes it off nicely (this can be left off if you prefer). The hat is knit in a lovely tweed wool and looks good in any colour. The simple shape suits men and women . It can be knit in 3 different sizes.It is knit on straight needles with the seam sewn up at the end.