This pattern is intermediate. You’ll need to know FPDC, FSC, and how to change colors often. I do link you to another designer’s YouTube video (and give her credit).
To make larger or smaller adjust the stitches at the very end.
Read and follow instructions and this hat is easy and very warm!!
It uses an H hook. I used Hobby Lobby yarn and my testers used varying yarns.

Regular and messy bun options are available!! Easy to adjust.