When I saw this pattern for a hat, I knew I had to make it. It is classy looking and slightly sophisticated in appearance. I dug in my yarn stash and came up with the following yarn in lime green:
The yarn is medium weight (4) and that is comparable to the yarn required by the pattern. Despite the fact that I crochet loosely, the yarn has a minimal amount of give and results in a snug fit. So, this hat is going to a tween as a Christmas present. I won't keep you waiting any longer; here's the picture of my completed project: