This hat is a super cute and easily adaptable pattern for both male or female and this pattern includes instructions for toddler,child/teen and adult.

Stitches you should be familiar with would be:
Sc-single crochet
Dc-Double crochet
Ch-Chain
ScDec-Single crochet decrease
Slst-slip stitch

Materials you will need:
5mm crochet hook
100- yds of primary color yarn
50-100 yds of secondary color yarn
2-5 yds accent color
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers

This pattern can be considered an advanced beginner difficulty level because of the sewing and assembly needed to complete.