This pattern gives instructions for both sports wt (as seen in photos) and in worsted weight yarns. Needle sizes depends on which version you choose to make. You will need one hank of short length multi color way yarn. two solid colors for your contrast yarns. You can make 2 hats and one hat band out of 3 hanks of yarn.

This pattern calls for a 2 color cast on, and a hat latvian braid, and a mid fabric braid. tutorials are in pattern as well as suggestions on watching a tutorial. Otherwise it is a simple hat to knit.