This crocheted hat is called a "Chinese Acrobat" hat in one of Leisure Art's latest pattern books all about hats called 'Heady Affairs'. There are 7 hat patterns altogether and they all seem to be on the above-beginner level side. Several of them feature cable patterns or other complex designs rather than just your plain ol' beanie cap.
It took me a couple of days to complete this one and it was made for someone specific for Christmas.. so hopefully he doesn't see this any time soon! haha :D
I do recommend the book if you want some different styles of crocheted hats and are ready to take the next step up from beginner patterns. :)
On a separate note, I will be adding several jar necklaces with mico-mini polymer clay gnomes, candies and snowmen to my Etsy shop this afternoon. If you are on the hunt for holiday gifts, head on over and check it out! www.maebellecreations.etsy.com
