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Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern and Video Tutorial

December 16, 2016      102 Comments

CLICK HERE For new updated pattern with four sizes

 

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!

crochet messy bun hat

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

 

 

 

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  4. Missi J. says

    December 27, 2019 at

    Loved this so easy to make , I made 2 one longer than the other for 2 young girls(7 yrs & 9yrs) , they have very thick hair, so the hats were too small, Do i use the same 30sc on the elastic and just do more increases to get hats big enough for them I will be making new ones next week and want to know for sure what I need to make them approximately 2 -2.5 inches bigger around. Thank you for any help with this I’m still a beginner at hat making ( I make blankets and scarfs ),so this sizing and increasing is NEW TO ME !

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      December 27, 2019 at

      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 🙂

      Reply
  5. Pauline says

    December 5, 2018 at

    Planning on making this for my sister and will be my first crochet project. Just wondering if there’s anything else I can add with the elastic band in case it snaps or breaks? Will the top unravel if the band breaks? Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Maggie says

    November 19, 2018 at

    Doing the pattern but using the hook size 8 and using yarn medium red heart super saver looking way to small do I need to double the yarn will that help or go to different yarn please help

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    September 19, 2018 at

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      November 18, 2019 at

      It will always stretched about an inch 🙂

      Reply
  8. PK Lyles says

    February 17, 2018 at

    This is only the second pattern that I have used and I am over the top happy!! I did use a bigger yarn and hook and loved the end result. Thank you so much I am looking forward to following you and your patterns. I wish I could post a pic of the beanie, that’s how proud I am!!!!
    Thanx again and again

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      February 18, 2018 at

      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

      Reply
      • prettydarnadorable says

        February 20, 2018 at

        You can post a picture on Instagram and tag me! @prettydarnadorable

        Reply
  9. Sharon says

    February 16, 2018 at

    The video tutorial and the written pattern are different. In the tutorial You do an additional round of sc after the foundation round that attaches the yarn to the pony O, then start the increase in the next round, which would be round 3. Should I follow the video tutorial or go by the written pattern??? I’m enthusiastic about making this hat. The finished project looks awesome. Thanks in advance for getting back to Me.
    Sharon

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      February 16, 2018 at

      Thanks Sharon – follow the tutorial I will double check the pattern xo

      Reply
  10. Alyssa says

    November 13, 2017 at

    This was such an easy pattern to follow since i am just starting out. I do have one question, i only have a 5.5 mm hook right now and i am using a thinner yarn, would doubling the beginning 30 stitches on the hair tie make it bigger? I need it to fit a large adult head.

    Reply
    • Carly says

      February 18, 2018 at

      I used a 5.5 with red heart worsted weight using double crochet. I did 10 rows of increase before switching to regular rows. You will want to still drop to a smaller hook for the band part. It helps the hat stay snug on the head after wear/wash. Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • prettydarnadorable says

        February 18, 2018 at

        Thanks for helping out 🙂 XO

        Reply
      • Cheri says

        January 11, 2019 at

        My rows come out uneven

        Reply
  11. Mickie says

    March 22, 2017 at

    Great Hat and fun to make. Although I was disappointed when I went to try it on. It was small. Would be great for a teen so this one will go to my niece!
    How do I make it larger for a woman with thick hair? Maybe my stitches were too tight.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      March 26, 2017 at

      I would do one more increase round I’m not sure how small it was but this will give you about an extra 1.5 inches in size.

      Reply
    • Heather Webb says

      February 23, 2018 at

      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. 🙂

      Reply
      • prettydarnadorable says

        February 28, 2018 at

        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

        Reply
  12. Alana Montgomery says

    March 19, 2017 at

    I made a few of these beautiful hats this winter for myself and family…I must say the pattern and the instructions were so easy to follow! Thank you for the putting this on Pintrest for all to enjoy! Great job can’t wait to see what other patterns you have coming.y

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      March 26, 2017 at

      Thank you Alana I am planning to do a really cute easter hat 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sundown says

    February 3, 2017 at

    I don’t have an 8mm hook, I have 6.5 and 10….I’m trying to figure out how I would need to adjust the pattern to use the 6.5. Would adding stitches to the rounds using 8mm hook work?

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      March 26, 2017 at

      Yes add stitches if you are using a 6.5 mm )

      Reply
  14. Stephanie Meyer says

    February 1, 2017 at

    I love this hat!! I do have one question. How do I make it a little smaller. I have GF that would like one but she has a small head

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      March 26, 2017 at

      One less increase round or you could use a 6.5 mm hook 🙂

      Reply
  15. Janet says

    January 28, 2017 at

    Just finished my first hat, and it’s adorable! Thanks so much for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      February 18, 2018 at

      My pleasure so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. Designing Us says

    January 20, 2017 at

    Thank you for stopping by! I love this hat, the colors remind me of a sock monkey (all good I promise! :D). I’m happy to see your video tutorials, I still wouldn’t be able to crochet today if it weren’t for videos, lol.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      February 18, 2018 at

      Yes me too! My mom make sock monkeys and I just love them – the colours are so classic too! 🙂 So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  17. Taylor says

    January 17, 2017 at

    Hello! I was wondering if you would be okay with me selling a hat that I made using this pattern (I wouldn’t be selling large scale, most likely no more than one). Someone I know wants me to make her one like yours, but I can’t currently justify spending time on this without getting paid for it. I would, of course, credit you. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. cattycay says

    January 17, 2017 at

    Reblogged this on suitecrochet and commented:
    Quick and easy beginners crochet ponytail or messy bun hat pattern. Tutorial video included.

    Reply
  19. Anne Marie says

    January 15, 2017 at

    I never crochet before ….what is the thickness of the yarn your using or the ply.

    Reply
  20. Patricia says

    January 15, 2017 at

    The printed pattern and the video tutorial don’t match! The printed pattern starts the increase in the first row and the video does 2 rows on the 30 stitches before increasing on the 3rd row. What did everyone follow?

    Reply
  21. Nadine says

    January 13, 2017 at

    Found the hat easy to make. Great instructions! I found the hat to be quite small, friends that tried it on found it to small! Not sure why! Any idea?

    Reply
    • Colleen Sinden says

      February 3, 2017 at

      Keep increasing. And do a straight round in between each increase row. Worked perfect for me. Good luck

      Reply
  22. Debby Moreau says

    January 12, 2017 at

    You are awesome! I’m gonna try it!

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 13, 2017 at

      Thank you! Have fun 🙂

      Reply
  23. Ami says

    January 12, 2017 at

    How can i do one for a baby?

    Reply
  24. Sue says

    January 12, 2017 at

    What an awesome video! I’m a beginner and am going to try this! Thank you for taking the time, I learn from watching….you have a great teaching voice by the way! ?

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      February 18, 2018 at

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  25. Catrice says

    January 11, 2017 at

    Can you please tell me.what weight yarn you used? 8mm hook is large so I’m assuming bulky?

    Reply
    • Bonnie says

      January 11, 2017 at

      I just purchased the same brand yarn she used and it is a 5 bulky weight.

      Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Yes Charisma is bulky yarn – if you can’t find this brand check out http://www.yarnsub.com for an equivelant 🙂

      Reply
  26. Jen says

    January 10, 2017 at

    Great tutorial, easy to follow for a beginner like me. I was wondering how You would start for a regular hat, not a messy bun type. I love the hat but I do not have the hair for it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Start with 6 sc and increase by 6 each round until you get to the same stitch count as this pattern 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        January 11, 2017 at

        Thank you! I will give this hat a try, it looks so cozy and warm 🙂

        Reply
      • Carmen says

        January 14, 2017 at

        Can you post a short video on how to do this? I’ve just made the messy bun hat , first crochet pattern I’ve attempted 🙂 love it but want to make it with no hole!

        Reply
    • Rhonda Keefe says

      January 11, 2017 at

      You can start this hat with the magic circle if you don’t want the hole at the top

      Reply
  27. Barbara James says

    January 9, 2017 at

    Please, what does the abbreviation FPDC and BPDC? Have seen it before but can not find a definition for it. Thank you

    Reply
    • Bonnie says

      January 9, 2017 at

      Front post double crochet and back post double crochet. You can look up how to tutorials on Youtube!

      Reply
      • Barbara James says

        January 9, 2017 at

        Is that the same as ‘front loop’ and ‘back loop’?

        Reply
    • Bonnie says

      January 9, 2017 at

      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJs42RUfuc

      See if this helps you. FPDC and BPDC are different from a front loop and back loop crochet.

      Reply
      • Barbara James says

        January 10, 2017 at

        Thank you so much now I can see it. 😉 and understand it.

        Reply
    • Chrissy Thorp says

      January 10, 2017 at

      FPDC= Front post double crochet BPDC= Back post double crochet

      Reply
    • Floss says

      January 10, 2017 at

      Front post double crochet and back post double crochet…

      Reply
  28. Ruby says

    January 9, 2017 at

    Would like to have this pattern in knitting

    Reply
  29. Lorrie says

    January 8, 2017 at

    Thanks for sharing your easy to follow pattern!!

    Reply
  30. Bonnie says

    January 5, 2017 at

    I love hats that are done in a spiral so that there is no ugly seam in the back. Is that how this one is done?

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Yes but you will see the colour changes near the end because it is worked in continuous rounds 🙂

      Reply
  31. Isabel nippard says

    January 4, 2017 at

    Thankyou so much love this pattern really easy to do

    Reply
  32. Liz says

    January 4, 2017 at

    Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I loved the tutorial very easy to follow. I look forward to seeing get more videos from you. Happy crafting!

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Thanks Liz 🙂

      Reply
  33. Michelle C. says

    January 4, 2017 at

    Just read that it is found at Michael’s. We do not have a Michael’s close. Can you, or anyone, suggest a comparable alternative?

    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Gehrke says

      January 7, 2017 at

      You could order it online and have it sent to you. That yarn is amazing

      Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Yes check out http://www.yarnsub.com – it is a great site for finding equivalent yarns.

      Reply
    • Peechee says

      January 13, 2017 at

      If you have a Joann fabrics, the Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky is a good equivalent.

      Reply
  34. Michelle C. says

    January 4, 2017 at

    Where can this yarn be found? Love the hat, but don’t know where to purchase Loops n Threads.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 11, 2017 at

      Michaels 🙂

      Reply
  35. Emme says

    January 3, 2017 at

    is that supposed to be a sock monkey hat?

    Reply
  36. Emme says

    January 3, 2017 at

    LOVE THIS! I tried I lot of other patterns but they were so hard to understand. Your voice was so nice and clear!

    Reply
  37. Kimberly Dickinson says

    January 3, 2017 at

    Where do you get the yarn from?

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 3, 2017 at

      Michaels it is Loops and Threads Charisma 🙂

      Reply
  38. Pam Buttz says

    December 31, 2016 at

    I’ve made three hats from other patterns and they were very confusing, especially when joining. This is so much easier, just use the stitch marker. Your instructions were perfect, love listening to your soft clear voice, and your little one is a cutie! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 2, 2017 at

      Aww thanks so much Pam 🙂 It is nice to hear about my voice because when I hear myself I don’t like it lol 🙂

      Reply
  39. Jo Ann Suggs says

    December 31, 2016 at

    Is it possible to print out the written instructions??

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 2, 2017 at

      Unfortunately not 🙁 I think the best bet would be to take a screen shot and then print.

      Reply
  40. Jo Ann Suggs says

    December 31, 2016 at

    This is the best Messy Bun Hat pattern on YouTube.

    Reply
  41. Emily says

    December 29, 2016 at

    Love how easy This has been to make

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      December 30, 2016 at

      Thanks Emily I am so glad you found it easy 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        December 31, 2016 at

        I’m working on my red hat since making the first one

        Reply
  42. MissFish says

    December 27, 2016 at

    I can’t get the “rows” to line up…are all of your rows even? Did I miss that we were to slip stitch? only noticeble when I have changed colors.

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      December 28, 2016 at

      If you mean the back seam mine don’t either 🙁 I think if you join then chain 1 this might help 🙂

      Reply
    • missfish says

      December 28, 2016 at

      Thank you that’s exactly what I meant. I will try to do that. I absolutely love this pattern and the way it fits… thank you for sharing and the video tutorial really helps!!!!

      Reply
      • prettydarnadorable says

        January 2, 2017 at

        You are very welcome!

        Reply
    • Bonnie says

      January 7, 2017 at

      This hat is done in a spiral so it’s not going to match up. If you watch her video carefully, you will see that hers don’t match up either. But you will only notice it where you change colors.

      Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9, 2017 at

      Can’t get the cream rows to match up nicely. Please help

      Reply
  43. Pat Mitchell says

    December 27, 2016 at

    Thank you so much for sharing the directions. My three granddaughters were so excited that I will make them.

    Reply
  44. Lisa says

    December 19, 2016 at

    Cant wait to try this!! I needed a new hobby while recovering from major surgery!! I haven’t crocheted in many yrs (25+) but this looks like a fun project!! Thanks for going into detail & keeping it simple!

    Reply
  45. Maria Salazar says

    December 17, 2016 at

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful work, I’m new and really appreciate the tutorial. How would you work this pattern for a child’s hat? 🙂

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      January 2, 2017 at

      Do one less increase round 🙂

      Reply
  46. cherylmarie says

    December 17, 2016 at

    I am excited and ready to start making these. Thank you for the tutorial

    Reply
  47. Janice j Biel says

    December 16, 2016 at

    love this hat. how can i make it with out a hair band , i have seen some that you chain so meny and join,

    Reply
    • prettydarnadorable says

      December 16, 2016 at

      Try chaining 30 then join and work a sc into each and go from there. I haven’t done it before so not sure if the hole will be big enough.

      Reply
  48. Sylvia (Sly) Larson says

    December 16, 2016 at

    I love this hat…it’s done in bulky yarn. can it be done in DC and FPDC and BPDC for ribbing?

    Reply
    • Cyprianne Nolan says

      December 16, 2016 at

      Yes for sure! That is how originally did it but I wanted to keep it really easy for beginners ?

      Reply
      • Filva says

        January 17, 2017 at

        What would the pattern portion be if we wanted to do a ribbing style for the band?

        Reply

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