Recommended Yarns:
Loops & Threads Charisma (except marble)
Premier Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky
Bernat Softee Chunky
Or another similarly sized yarn. You will need heavier weight #5 bulky yarn, or thinner weight #6 super bulky yarn for correct sizing.

NOT RECOMMENDED:
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Loops & Threads Charisma MARBLE
Cascade Pacific Chunky

A very simple knit messy bun beanie using thicker bulky weight yarn. This took less than 1 skein of the Loops & Threads Charisma yarn to complete.