Pattern is simple repeat. Size fits Adult or young adult with about 20 inch head. If larger size is needed, then could go up to a size 3 needle. The Knit Picks Capretta yarn is so nice and soft and a pleasure to work with. It’s a pleasure just holding the hat. It calls for a skein of cream and skein of black, but there would be enough to make 2 hats. One for yourself and another for a gift.