The original pattern has color change suggestions and is worked in mermaid blue-green, fuchsia pink, olive, navy, and raspberry (one skein each Schachenmayr SMC Soft Tweed). This pattern is written with both US and UK terms.

Yarn substitute - Red Heart Collage (one skein), size J and H hooks. This pattern is worked from a chart for 4 rounds and then has written instructions to finish. Worked from the top down, it creates a nice, floppy beanie.