Help with instructions as well.

[msmoore]

Hello, I just took up knitting about a month ago, and as a 22 year old male, have been too embarrassed/shy to attend classes. I have knitted scarves, but would love to make matching hats! I found this pattern, yet really am having quite a problem deciphering the instructions, and what types of needles to use. If anyone can help me, that would be wonderful! thanks a lot in advance

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...?CATID=cat3593

sorry that's just the website, if you go to Hats, then look at the yellow one with the pom pom, that's it, it won't let me properly link it, i'm sorry for the inconvenience but the pattern seems very cool..

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick