Project: Crocheted hat

I was in the Etsy forums a few days ago and I saw this awesome hat in electricbluebird's avatar and I wanted it so badly, but unfortunately it was already sold. Electric Blue Bird's shop

I decided to try to make one of my very own. I am not an accomplished crocheter and after some advice on pattern reading from my mother I was able to come up with this.

I like how it turned out, but it just isn't as striking as the original. I did use all scrap yarn, so that's a plus. In hindsight I think that using white in the center of the flower was a mistake.

I really admire the originality of this hat and I think I may have to contact electricbluebird and see if she would make one for me.