This pattern was inspired by the Cabled Mitts by Brenda K. B. Anderson, but really took on a life of its own! It does use the same unique half-V stitch from her design in two rows, and so pairs with it quite well.
However, worked in multiple colors, this hat also can take on a chullo/nordic kind of feel. I don’t give specific colorwork instructions, but basic guidelines of what I did in the example is included.
A hand-drawn diagram is also included at the bottom of the page. If anyone would like to contribute nicer diagrams for my website (my computer is broken so I can’t do my own ;^;) I would be eternally grateful for your help.

Stitches:
Magic Loop
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hd)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog)
Double Crochet Three Together (dc3tog)
Triple Crochet (tc)
Double Triple Crochet (dt)

I would grade this as an advanced beginner pattern, or intermediate if you are doing colorworking.

Old pattern link: http://tidalice.webs.com/helianthuspattern.htm