This pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner and it is not knitted in the round.

YARN WEIGHT: BULKY

MATERIALS:
Featured Yarn: Creative Focus CHUNKY by Nashua Handknits 75% Wool/25% Alpaca - 110yds / 100g
(shown in color cayenne (col.1) and ebony (col.2)) 1 ball in each color or if you want to make the hat in one solid color: 2 balls of the same color
Also required:

1 knitting needle size US 7 (4.5mm)
1 knitting needle size US 10 ½ (6.5 mm)
1 knitting needle size US 10 (6 mm)

The instructions for this pattern are very thorough and I have added a lot of pictures for extra support.