This hat is knit using the beautiful, multicoloured Noro Kureyon wool, combined with two coordinating coloured yarns in pure wool. The hat is knit on straight needles- the pattern to knit it in the round is also available for sale in the shop. It is an intermediate level knit.You will need 50g (1.75 oz.) of Noro Kureyon wool , and 25 g ( 0.87 oz.) each of two coordinating colours . The hat looks beautiful in any of the gorgeous Noro wool colours. It suits both men and women.