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Crochet Messy Bun Hat Tutorial

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Hi Everyone!

The Crochet Messy Bun Hat! I’m happy to share this new free YouTube tutorial with you!  This style of hat allows you to have your hair up in a pony tail or bun and not have it look funny under the hat.  This crochet messy bun hat is your next wardrobe staple!  And great for beginners!

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The awesome thing about this hat is that you can use any type of yarn you like.  This photo above features a size 6 super bulky yarn and I will show you 2 other examples of thinner yarn options depending on your style.

The Yarn styles featured in the video.

The yarn for the chunky hat is Bernat Softee Chunky yarn. Color Shadow.
hook size L

The yarn for the lavender hat is Red Heart Unforgettable yarn. Color Pearly.

The yarn for the red size 5 hat is Lion Brand Tweed Stripes.

Materials 

1 skein of yarn of choice
coordinating hook to your yarn
tape measure
yarn needle

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Instructions for the Crochet Messy Bun Hat

Measure around your head.  This measurement will be the cuff of your hat.

Adult sizes

Small is 20-21 inches around, 8-8.5 inches tall.
Medium is 22 inches, 8.5-9 inches tall.
Large is 23 inches, 9-9.5 inches tall.

Start with a slip knot.  Ch 6
Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook and sc all the way to the end, 5 total sc stitches.
ch 1 and turn work.
Sc in the back loop of every stitch.  5 total sc stitches.
ch 1 and turn.
sc in every stitch all the way down. (ribbing effect will only be on 1 side).
Do this until cuff reaches proper measurement.
Place cuff wrong sides together (ribbing on the outside and connect the ends)
ch 1 and sc all the way around the long side of the cuff to create the foundation for the top part of our hat.  There should be 1 sc at the end of each of the rows of the cuff.
at the end of the row, sl st and chain 1.
dc in each stitch all the way around until the hat is 5 inches tall.
finish the end of the row by slip stitching and ch 1.
dc 2, dc2tog around the hat until it fits you or reaches your desired size.
finish the top opening with a slip stitch in each stitch for the finished look. Fasten off and weave in ends.

*The great thing about doing this pattern this way is that you can use any yarn you choose.

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Don’t feel like making an easy crochet messy bun hat, but a crochet beanie instead! I’ve got a great tutorial HERE!

Here is the full in depth video tutorial.

Comments

  1. Easy and fun pattern in all yarns. I used bernat blanket & red heart worsted yarns which made warm, comfy beanies. Easy pattern to alter for a hat as well.

  2. After ribbing I accidently did all my rows in double crochet instead of the first row being single crochet and the hat still looks great, I love that we can make variations with yarn and stitch. I have already made 5 for my daughter in college, I’m gonna try to incorporate beads in my next hat. Thank you for giving me the freedom to experiment with the design.

  3. Thank you so much Melanie, I am going to store to buy some chunky yarn that is variegated..love the look.
    Do you have a way to print out the pattern?
    Also, do you have a full hat to crochet that is simple like this one, but no opening?
    Thanks again, so happy to find you.
    Hugs, Deanna in Oklahoma

  4. Thank you for this youtube tutorial on making the messy bun hat/beanie. i am on my 2nd one using chunky yarn. I had fun learning this hat. Thank you!

  5. Hi Melanie,
    What size of crochet hook are you using for the chunky yarn messy bun crochet hat? Also what brand or size is chunky for yarn? I’m referring to the teal, purple and gray hat. There are so many brands and types of yarn.
    Thank you,
    Stacy

  6. Loving this pattern! Have made several now and 2 in the same day. Thank you for the tutorial on video. I don’t read patterns well but the step by step instructions make understanding the patterns easier. Thanks for taking the time.

  7. Hello. Im in love with the yarn you used for the tutorial on line, Ive actually made a few messy bun hats with the help of your wonderful tutorial. I was wondering where you got the purple, grey and blue yarn. IM OBSESSED!!

  8. Thanks so much Melanie for posting such a great,detailed video. Just made my first crocheting project, an awesome messy bun beanie!, 🙂 Turned out great!!!

  9. Love the way you are not a slave to stitch count, I usually make too many. But I noticed in the video you say to sc around the edge for a finished look but in the written pattern it says slip stitch, which is correct?

  11. The video of your messy buns hats – the first one, the larger chunky sz 6 – what is the color name/brand of the yarn used?

    Thank you.

    Sara

    • I guess I don’t understand your directions . My Jeannie started going out. You said said to single crochet in every stitch around the brim then when asked about that you said they had to many stitches. How many stitches should you use. Then when I started to decrease I had to crochet at least 6 rows and then it was still way to big. The whole thing was a disaster. I was so disappointed. I am fairly experienced.

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      was still way to big. The bean

  12. Love this pattern !! I am new to crocheting and can follow this pattern and love how easy it is. My granddaughter got the first one and my daughter has one to. Make one in a little over 2 hours . Now to figure out a easy one for the guys in my family. Thanks for Sharing you made my Christmas better .Linda

    • I am on the 3rd row of double crochet and seemed to veer out a little on this row. New to crochetIng and not sure hoe this hapoened. Any suggestions?

  14. What is the name of yarn (the purple, teal, and gray)? I have a friend that wants a hat made from that exact yarn!

  17. Would you happen to have any suggestions or video on a scarf pattern for a tween boy? My son is twelve and I wanted to make him a scarf.

  18. I just did copy and paste unto notepad or a word document to save it on my pc wiith other patterns I often access. Did a couple of these evenings as I have four daughters with long hair that often gets “tossed” into a ponytail or casual bun anymore.

    • hello I went and googled sizes for child’s messy ponytail cap for crocheting from a site called Amy’s Crochet Creative patterens. Here is what I got for mesurements :
      Newborn baby head circumference,
      13″ – 14″, Hat height = 5.5 to 6″= D hook,

      Baby 3 to 6 months, Head Cir, 14″ – 17 “, Hat height= 6.5 – 7″=E hook,
      baby 6-12 months, 16″-19″ head cir., hat length=6.5-7″=F hook,
      toddler-preschooler (12 months-3 yrs), 18″-20″ head cir., hat length=7″ =G hook,
      child 3-10 yrs, head cir., 19”-20 1/2 “”, hat length= 7.5″=H hook,
      teens, head cir., 20 1/2″-22″, hat length, 7.5-8″=I hook,

  20. Hey Melanie, I’m ila very new crocheter…is there a way to close this up at the top? I know you have other tutorials for beanies but I love this pattern with the ribbed cuff but I have very short hair and would love to close it up at the top! Thanks

  21. Thank you! Love this pattern, how easy it is to adjust to sizes, and the easy way you explain it on your video. I have many family and friends requesting one for Xmas! It’s going to be a busy few days.

    • Instructions

      Measure around your head. This measurement will be the cuff of your hat.

      Adult small is 20-21 inches around, 8-8.5 inches tall.
      Adult Medium is 22 inches, 8.5-9 inches tall.
      Adult Large is 23 inches, 9-9.5 inches tall.

      Start with a slip knot. Ch 6
      Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook and sc all the way to the end, 5 total sc stitches.
      ch 1 and turn work.
      Sc in the back loop of every stitch. 5 total sc stitches.
      ch 1 and turn.
      sc in every stitch all the way down. (ribbing effect will only be on 1 side).
      Do this until cuff reaches proper measurement.
      Place cuff wrong sides together (ribbing on the outside and connect the ends)
      ch 1 and sc all the way around the long side of the cuff to create the foundation for the top part of our hat. There should be 1 sc at the end of each of the rows of the cuff.
      at the end of the row, sl st and chain 1.
      dc in each stitch all the way around until the hat is 5 inches tall.
      finish the end of the row by slip stitching and ch 1.
      dc 2, dc2tog around the hat until it fits you or reaches your desired size.
      finish the top opening with a slip stitch in each stitch for the finished look. Fasten off and weave in ends.

      *The great thing about doing this pattern this way is that you can use any yarn you choose.

    • You cut your yarn leaving a tail around 6-8 inches. Pull the cut end of the yarn through the loop that’s on your hook. Pull to tighten.

      Then take a yarn needle (plastic or metal, you can find them at Jo Anns or your local craft store – large eye to thread yarn through. And weave the tail in the inside of your project, hiding it in your stitches. Go both directions back and forth to secure, then trim the end.

      I hope this helps!

  28. I’m on my third one this morning…well I guess it’s no longer morning. Amazing how that happens. My girlfriends and sisters are going to LOVE this. We live in messy buns. #momlife

  30. I just have to say I love your videos I’m knew to crocheting but I just finished my messy bun hat in an hour and a half now everyone wants one!!

  31. This pattern looks very easy. I’m planning on making this for Christmas gifts.

    Thanks for the directions.

    Terry in Ohio

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