I first dreamed up this design in November, 2011
Design submitted: May 5, 2012
Design accepted: May 8, 2012
Sample finished: June 14, 2012
Publication expected out in December, 2012

Updated 12/1/12: You can find this pattern in the book, Quick and Simple Crochet Hats. The third picture (at the bottom) is (c) F+W Media (Photos by Corrie Shaffeld of 1326 Studios).