When I was coming up with this hat I had a few criteria. 1: It needed to be warm, with a band that could be worn folded up or down over the ears, but use less than 150 yards of yarn 2: I wanted it to be reversible and unisex, with one size fitting many heads. And 3: It had to be something somewhat new,(a new twist on a classic style) but quick and easy enough for an advanced beginner. I hope I have come up with something truly useful in this design. Enjoy!