The I (5.25) mm) hook makes a ladies sized hat and smaller men’s sized hat. The J (6 mm) hook creates a large men’s hat. I crochet fairly tight so use the hook you feel is appropriate for your gauge.

My gauge with an I hook is 2 inches = 7 stitches and 5 rows. Gauge with a J hook is 2 inches = 6 stitches and 4.5 rows.

Use any worsted weight medium yarn to crochet this pattern. Either hook should use less than 3.5 ounces of yarn.