I am now very comfortable with two nice hat patterns, and have made up the trial firsts for two more patterns.

Here is a photo of all four:
( Photos behind cut! )

Pattern is behind an LJ cut

( Using Worsted weight yarn and a size G crochet hook... )

Pattern under LJ cut

( Click here for pattern )

This is my stripped down version of the lovely fingerless wrist warmers made by becky_h 
Click for her wrist warmers and  her directions

Basic fingerless mitts
Stitches used: HDC = Half double, CH = chain. SL ST= slip stitch
Gauge: 4 rows = 1.75 inches  6 hdc = 1.5 inches
( Worsted weight yarn, G hook.. etc, etc behind the cut )

Green mitts, Acrylic, worsted weight, H hook
( Rest of Directions behind cut )