This is my twist (pun intended :D ) on the Pixie / Gnome style hats. I love this shape, and I knew I could make it even more fun by adding a crocheted cable around the band.

This is an advanced pattern. It’s worked band first, then by turning 90 degrees and working the rest of the hat.

You’ll need a size H crochet hook and worsted weight yarn.
Skills you’ll need:

Chain
Single crochet
Half double crochet
Double crochet
Treble crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Working in the round