The Autumn Praline beanie is a bottom up construct and features the hdc back loop slip stitch to to form the stretchy ribbed brim.

Although the pattern is written for one size, the instructions to customize as per your needs is included.

The Ice Yarns Cake Aran is self striping and lends itself nicely to form the bands of Herringbone Sc !

The herringbone single crochet is formed when you work two rounds - the first one is worked clockwise and the second round is worked anticlockwise . It takes a bit of practice and the pattern includes a video link to learn this.

Paintbox aran , Big Twist, Lion Brand Mandala (CYC4) can be used as substitutes.