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Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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December 26, 2016 By amanda 37 Comments

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Love the texture on this messy bun hat! Free pattern!

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Yay!  Another messy bun hat!  I had so much fun creating the Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat that I decided another one was in order.  This hat uses a wonderful textured stitch and Red Heart Unforgettable yarn.

If you’ve been around a while you know that I love this yarn.  I’ve created several projects with it including the very popular Unforgettable One-Skein Scarf (a knit AND a crochet version!) and then created the Unforgettable Hat to go with it.  All of those projects used the Petunia color so for this project I grabbed a skein of Tidal and went to work.

I really liked this stitch pattern and it worked out great for this project.  I love trying out new stitches and coming up with new ideas!  The color changes in this yarn are great and give the hat that extra something special, but I could see this working well in a solid color, too.  The possibilities are endless!

Like messy bun hats?  Be sure to check out the newest one on the blog – the Ripple Lace Messy Bun Hat.

To buy a large print, ad-free version of this pattern for $1.99 click HERE

Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable, 1 skein Tidal

Hook: J/10/6.0mm and I/9/5.5mm

Notions: Yarn needle, hair elastic

Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4″ in stitch pattern

Finished Measurements: Approximately 20″ circumference and 7 1/2″ tall

Notes: Do not turn at end unless instructed to do so.  Ribbing is worked in rows and turned but body of hat is worked in rounds without turning.

Free pattern! I love the texture of this messy bun hat!

PATTERN

Rib:
With smaller hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc back loop only in each st; turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures 20″ from beginning, ending with a WS row.  Join with sl st to beginning.

Change to larger hook.

Body:
Round 1:
Ch 1, sc 87 sts evenly around, join with slip st to first sc – 87 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * to last 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *2 dc in ch-2 space, fpdc around sc; repeat to last ch-2 space, 2 dc in ch-2 space, join with slip st to turning chain.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in fpdc; repeat from * to last 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, join with slip st to first sc.
Rounds 5-14:
 Repeat rows 3-4.
Round 15: Repeat row 3.

How to Crochet: Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat

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Shape Cap:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 1, sc in next fpdc, repeat from * to last 5 sts, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, join with slip st to first st – 78 sts.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *2 dc in ch-2 space, fpdc around sc, dc in ch-2 space, fpdc around sc, dc in ch-1 space, fpdc around sc; repeat from * to last 2 ch-2 spaces, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, fpdc around sc, dc in last ch-2 space, join with slip st to turning ch – 68 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 1, sc in fpdc; repeat to last dc, ch 1, join with slip st to first sc – 58 sts.
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), fpdc in each sc, join with slip st to turning ch – 29 sts.
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), fpdc2tog, *fpdc, fpdc2tog; repeat from * to last 2 fpdc, fpdc2tog, join with slip st to turning ch – 18 sts.
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *fpdc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to turning ch – 10 sts.
Optional:
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around hair elastic.
Fasten off.

Use tail to sew seam in ribbing.  Weave in ends.

You’re done!  I hope you have enjoyed this free pattern for the Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat.  I really enjoyed making it – and I gave it away as a quick Christmas gift, too! 🙂  Happy crocheting!

Amanda

Learn to crochet the Simple Textured Messy Bun Hat with this free crochet pattern and video tutorial

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Comments

  1. Jo Ann Todd

    December 28, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    nice work

    Reply
    • amanda

      December 29, 2016 at 4:17 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Billy

    January 15, 2017 at 7:06 am

    Is there a video tutorial for this?

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 15, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      Not yet – I’m working on getting videos up. ?

      Reply
  3. AmyT

    January 17, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    pretty texture! I love RH Unforgettable too 🙂 If I wanted to make this a regular hat, could I just stitch the top shut, or how would you end it?

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 17, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Amy! If I was going to make this a regular hat I would change the last round (round 7) to Ch 3, *fpdc2tog around – you should have 5 (or 6 if you count the ch-3) and then I would cut the yarn and use the tail to close up the hole at the top. 🙂 It should work just fine!

      Reply
      • AmyT

        January 18, 2017 at 2:10 pm

        ok great thank you!

        Reply
  4. Billy

    January 18, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    I am confused. Is this two different patterns? I see “Body” and “Shape Cap”?

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 19, 2017 at 4:34 am

      No, it is one pattern. The “body” is worked without any shaping until you reach the “shape cap” portion. Shaping the cap is when you start decreasing to fit the top of the head. Sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  5. sheila

    January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am

    Thank you love this pattern

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 21, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      So glad you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tammy Germain

    January 21, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    May I download this pattern please to my iPad.

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 22, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Tammy – you can view the post on your ipad or head to Etsy to pick up a downloadable pdf for $1.99 if you would like an ad-free, large print version.
      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Barbie

    January 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    Is the video down/uploaded yet?

    Reply
    • amanda

      January 30, 2017 at 2:39 am

      Not yet – it should be up later this week. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Stephanie Jevyak

    February 2, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    I love the look of this pattern. I haven’t tried it yet but will very soon . It’s neat how the color of the yarn you used gives it almost a waffle stitch look by its color changes and combo of the fpdc. I too love playing around coming up with new ideas with different yarns and/or stitches. Great job on the tutorial. Thanks for your time and effort!

    Reply
    • amanda

      February 3, 2017 at 3:07 am

      Thanks so much for the kind words! I’ve been working on the video for this pattern and finally have it ready. It will be on the site tomorrow. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amber

    February 8, 2017 at 2:58 am

    How can make this smaller for a child? how do i alter the numbers? I’m new to crocheting.

    Reply
    • amanda

      February 8, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Hi Amber! How much smaller are you looking to make it? For a baby or toddler the pattern would have to be rewritten, but you could make it some smaller by trying a smaller hook.

      Reply
      • Amber

        February 9, 2017 at 3:12 am

        I didn’t even think of a smaller hook, I’m so silly! This should work fine, thanks!

        Reply
  10. Pat Moormann

    February 12, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    In the previous comment you said to make a smaller hat, use a smaller hook. I’d like to make a messy bun hat for my 5 year old granddaughter. She’s tall but a ‘regular’ size. What size hook would I use? Thank you. So many nice crochet patterns now!

    Reply
    • amanda

      February 12, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      Hi Pat! Taking it from an adult to a 5-year-old maybe try 1 or 2 sizes smaller than the recommendation – and a typical child’s hat is 18″ in circumference, so that is how long you would need to make the ribbing.

      Reply
  11. Irene

    August 1, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    My mother in law needs help with the d cresses.

    Reply
    • amanda

      August 2, 2017 at 1:47 am

      Hi Irene,

      I have a complete video tutorial for this pattern, you can access it here. That should help out with the decreases. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Raquel G Shoemaker

    November 4, 2017 at 5:21 am

    HI I’m currently making this. I went to JoAnn Fabric and could not get the exact yarn and the associate suggestion using a Red Heart yarn as long as it was a 4. Did they advise me well or should I start over? What are some options if I cant find the exact yarn suggested? lI did not do a sample gauge either, so the hat appears big so I need to start over and I think I need to find the exact yarn?

    Reply
    • amanda

      November 5, 2017 at 12:39 am

      Hi Raquel,

      The Unforgettable Yarn does state that it is a 4 but I have found that it seems a little thinner than a lot of worsted weight yarns and doesn’t work up the same as some of the other Red Heart yarns. If you can’t find the Unforgettable Yarn, try using a smaller hook as it will give you a tighter gauge and make the hat smaller. You can order the yarn online at different places (I just googled it and found a wide price range including Joann) or you can look for a yarn that is labeled a 4 but is a bit thinner. I’m surprised your local Joann didn’t have this yarn, that’s where I’ve gotten mine before but I know they all carry different items. If you want to try the smaller hook first, go for it, then try to find another yarn if that doesn’t work. I know several people on Ravelry have made it in other yarns and it’s worked out just fine. 🙂

      Reply
      • Raquel

        November 5, 2017 at 1:24 am

        Thanks! I will try that! ok

        Reply
  13. Tammy

    October 2, 2018 at 2:33 am

    I am not getting 87 sc after joining the rib. I got 60 something

    Reply
  14. Anna

    February 6, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    I made up two of these. Absolutely beautiful. One I did in strips, changing color ever four rows and one I did in a solid green. Easy to read and use pattern.

    Reply
  15. ruth

    March 7, 2019 at 2:01 am

    I made mine with a yarn that I think is the I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby and it’s working fine. I made the brim tso that I could make a child size and I decreased the number of stitches I put on the brim after sewing it tog and making circle. I love the pattern. Waffle looking stitch without the waffle

    Reply
  16. Cherie

    December 23, 2019 at 3:01 am

    First of all i love this and an looking forward to making it. Secondly OMG you hold your hook and crochet the same way i do! I was getting paranoid about it because everyone i know holds their hook more like a pencil holding the yarn up on a finger of the other hand and i just have never been able to coordinate that myself. Thank you for your pattern AND your VIDEO.

    Reply
    • amanda

      December 23, 2019 at 3:36 am

      Hi Cherie!!

      I know exactly what you mean! I have had several people complain about how I crochet in the videos so I taught myself how to do it holding the yarn up on my finger, but this is the way I still crochet when I’m not filming a tutorial. 😉

      Reply
  17. Quinn

    February 17, 2020 at 3:04 am

    I am working with different yarn and I wanted to know how many inches from the bottom of the ribbed band to round 15 is so I can get it the right size

    Reply
    • amanda

      February 19, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Looking at the gauge, I would say it is 6″ tall at that point.

      Reply

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