Using the pattern’s stated hook size of 12 mm, this hat crochets up in a flash from the top to the bottom. The last few rounds are crocheted with the smaller 8 mm hook.

Yarn Information:
Photographed in 00051 Ocean Marl
3 skeins
129 yards

Gauge notes:

• US L and 12.75 mm are only Ravelry options for the listed pattern hooks. The instructions state that 8.00 to 12.0 mm hooks are required in order to achieve gauge for the 2 different fabrics.
• The 12 mm hook is listed in the pattern as the equivalent of the US Q (15 mm on Ravelry) hook.