From website:

“Ever wish you could find a hat pattern that’s easy enough for beginning knitters (no need for a gauge swatch!), yet looks great, functions well, shows off handspun yarns beautifully, and fits without lots of fiddly measurements? I think this pattern, which I evolved over years of knitting hats for winter wear, meets those criteria very well. I hope you enjoy using the pattern as much as I have enjoyed using the hats.”