Instructions on two hat patterns, one crochet and one knit, (scroll down for the knit version), and how to convert each one into a messy bun hat.

Aran weight yarn
Approximately 137 yds per color (2 colors)
Gauge: 4 stitches = 1″/2.5 cm on 5.5mm needles

Recommended yarn is discontinued, but you can use a similar Aran weight yarn: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/deramores/vickie_howell_mod_wool

From the website:

“How to Convert a Knit Beanie Pattern: Just Stop Knitting…well, sort of.

Most knitted hats are worked from the bottom (band or brim) to top (crown.) This makes the conversation process to accommodate a hair, top-knot really easy. You can really, just knit the crown decreases until the opening is the desired size. Then, simply bind off.

If you’d like a little more direction in your directions, you can use the same recommended opening size (3″ diameter/9″ circumference ) from the crochet hat conversation, and apply it to the crown portion of the knit hat towards the end of the knitting process. Here’s what that would look like.“ https://vickiehowell.com/how-to-messy-bun-beanie/