Pattern is written directions with photos for crocheting a slouchy style stocking hat using size 3 yarn. Pattern uses approximately one half skein of Lion Brand Mandala yarn depending on size. Skill level is Intermediate. Need to be familiar with the following stitches: Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Crocheting in back loops, puff stitches, decreasing by crocheting two stitches together. Crochet terms are US. Hat is constructed from Bottom up, working flat and then in the round. Multiple sizing directions in the pattern including infant/toddler, child/youth, adult S/M and adult L/XL