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This crochet messy bun hat pattern is great for a beginner and even comes with a video tutorial to help! Follow along with the video to ensure success if you are crocheting a hat for the first time. Made from all single crochet stitches it looks great in any colour and wonderful in variegated yarns too!
I love these ‘Messy Bun’ hats! Every day my hair gets tossed up and then when it is time for a hat it comes down and the ends look all messy and straggly :( This hat is the answer. I chose to design mine using a hair elastic because with medium length hair my ‘bun’ is not large enough to cover a big hole at the top. The elastic is perfect because it can be stretched over the bun and then fits nice and neatly around the base of it.
This pattern and tutorial is perfect for beginners. Use the video tutorial especially if you are just starting out. I show you step-by-step all the stitches to get this done. Once you have finished be sure to tag me on Instagram @prettydarnadorable hashtag #pdamaker I would love to see them all!
SKILL LEVEL Beginner
ABBREVIATION
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sl st – slip stitch
rpt – repeat
MATERIALS (affiliate links)
6.50 mm hook
8.00 mm hook
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
1 Skien Loops and Threads Charisma Yarn (NOTE! Beside to do a gauge check as not all bulky yarns have the same gauge)
Small amount of Cream and Red Charisma Yarn for band
GAUGE
3sc = 1 inch
MEASUREMENTS
Preteen to Adult – 20” x 8”
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 8 mm hook work 30 sc around hair elastic
Rnd 1: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)
Rnd 4: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Repeat Round 4 until hat measures 6” Note: This hat stops at mid ear – if you would like it longer just add a few more rounds before continuing to band.
BAND
Change to 6.50 mm hook and cream yarn.
Rnds 1-2: Sc in 1st and each stitch around. Drop cream yarn and change to red yarn. (48)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each stitch around. Cut red yarn and change to cream yarn. (48)
Rnd 4: Sc in 1st and each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Video Tutorial
Yes for sure! You will want to increase the total stitch count by about 8 stitches this will work out to about 2 inches.
Hope this helps :)
Does this hat end up being stretchy at all? I’m not totally comfortable yet with being able to measure someone’s head and make something that fits it :)
It will always stretched about an inch :)
You could try going up one hook size which will make the hat bigger w/o needing to alter the pattern. If it’s still too small, go up another hook size. :)
This method definitely works but remember for every hook size you go up the weave won’t be as tight so the hat won’t be as warm – but this is for sure the easiest way to do it XO
Thanks for helping out :) XO
Thank you so much :)
Yes me too! My mom make sock monkeys and I just love them – the colours are so classic too! :) So happy you enjoyed it!
My pleasure so happy you enjoyed it!
This makes me so happy thank you for sharing!!! If there is anything in particular you haven’t been able to find let me know :) XO
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