This is an Intermediate Skill Level Knitting Pattern.
This versatile The Austen brimmed beanie for men which can be made for women in according colors as well. The ribbed sections give the hat great character and structure.

Skills required: knit stitch, purl stitch, knit 2 stitches together, short-row, work in rounds.

Material needed:
• Any Medium weight yarn size 4 - approx. 50 g/131 yards, (65 g/170 yards, 85 g/223 yards.)
• U.S. 3 (3 mm) 16 inch circular needle
• U.S. 6 (4 mm) 16 inch circular needle
• U.S. 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
• 13-15-17 stitch markers (depending on your size)

Gauge:
US 3 (3 mm) needle - 17 stitches x 24 rows = 4 x 4 inches square in stockinette.
US 6 (4 mm) needle - 16 stitches x 22 rows = 4 x 4 inches square in stockinette.

The description is given for circle of the head:

toddler (18-19 inches head circumference)
child (20-21 inches head circumference)
adult (22-23 inches head circumference)