I give a gauge, yarn weight, etc., for the hat(s) that I made but in crocheting, and for this pattern, gauge is not really an issue. Work your yarn with whatever hook is comfortable for you to get the weight and drape of fabric that you like. For this hat, particularly for Part ll, drape is an important design element so make sure your fabric is not too stiff. A little bit of silk, bamboo, or alpaca blended into the yarn will help with the drape factor. The first three pictures are of E’s Slouch Beret ll and the third one shows Devan demonstrating the giddy pleasures of a really big hat. The last two are of the more demure version E’s Slouch Beret l.