December 21, 2016

Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern in 3 Sizes



Messy bun hairstyle has been a huge hit in 2016. Many crochet messy bun hat patterns have been circulating over social media since fall arrived, and I was asked by some lovely people if I could ajust my Basic Beanie Crochet pattern according to this trend, and I did!

Cluster Stitch Messy Bun Crochet Hat Pattern in three Sizes

Messy Bun Crochet Hat Pattern
Crochet messy bun hat has an opening at the top to fit bun or ponytail. If you prefer a traditional style pattern without the opening, please refer to my Basic Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern.

I created Messy Bun Crochet Hat pattern in three most popular sizes - Child, Preteen and Teen/Adult and published them as separate blog posts for easier reading. Click on the links below:









Messy Bun Hat Pattern - Size Adult - Click here for Free Online Pattern



Enjoy! Lili

***Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***

Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern Size Adult



Messy bun Hat pattern
Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials used:
Hair tie about 2" in diameter
Worsted weight yarn (I used Bernat Wool-Up Worsted)
Hook H (5mm)
Hook G (4mm)

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
ST – stitch
SC – single crochet
Sl ST – slip stitch
Cl ST – cluster stitch
YO – yarn over

In this short video I show and explain how to crochet a Cluster Stitch. (Written explanation following).

To work Cluster Stitch – YO, insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Cluster Stitch Messy Bun Crochet Hat Pattern, Size Teen/Adult

Finished hat measures approx.:
7 1/4 in (18cm) top to bottom, 
10 1/2 in (26 cm) across, 
for head circumference 22 in (56cm)

Use Hook H
Round 1: SC 30 around a hair tie, join with Sl ST (30)
Round 2: CH3, Cl ST in each ST around, join with Sl ST (30)
Round 3: CH 3*Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next 2 ST*, join with Sl ST (40)


Round 4: CH 3, Cl ST around, join with Sl ST (40)
Round 5: CH3, * Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next 3 stitches*, join with Sl ST (50)
Round 6-8: CH 3, Cl ST around, join with Sl ST (50)
Round 9: Ribbing: Change hook to G, place marker, work * 2SC in first ST, 1SC in next ST in back loops*, do not join, continue working in spiral (75)
Round 10 - 17: SC in each ST around in back loops (75). Join with SL ST at the end of the last round. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy! Lili

***Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***


Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern Size Preteen



Messy Bun Hat Pattern
Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern
Materials used:
Hair tie about 2" in diameter
Worsted weight yarn (I used Bernat Wool-Up Worsted)
Hook H (5mm)
Hook G (4mm)

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
ST – stitch
SC – single crochet
Sl ST – slip stitch
Cl ST – cluster stitch
YO – yarn over


In this short video I show and explain how to crochet a Cluster Stitch. (Written explanation following).

To work Cluster Stitch – YO, insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.



Cluster Stitch Messy Bun Crochet Hat Pattern, Size Preteen



Finished hat measures approx.:
6 3/4 in (17 cm) top to bottom, 
9 in (23 cm) across, 
for head circumference 18 in (46 cm)

Use Hook H
Round 1: SC 27 around a hair tie, join with Sl ST (27)
Round 2: CH3, Cl ST in each ST around, join with Sl ST (27)
Round 3: CH 3*Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next 2 ST*, join with Sl ST (36)

Round 4: CH3, * Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next 3 stitches*, join with Sl ST (45)
Round 5: CH 3, Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST in next 21 stitches, Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST in next 22 stitches, join with Sl ST (47)
Round 6: CH 3, Cl ST around, join with Sl ST(47)
Round 7-8: Repeat round 6 (47)

Round 9: Ribbing: Change hook to G, place marker, work * 2SC in first ST, 1SC in next ST in back loops*, do not join, continue working in spiral (71)

Round 10 - 15: SC in each ST around in back loops (71). Join with SL ST at the end of the last round. Fasten off, weave in ends.


Enjoy! Lili

***Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***



Messy Bun Hat Free Crochet Pattern Size Child



Crochet Messy Bun Hat Pattern
Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials used:
Hair tie about 2" in diameter
Worsted weight yarn (I used Bernat Wool-Up Worsted)
Hook H (5mm)
Hook G (4mm)

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
ST – stitch
SC – single crochet
Sl ST – slip stitch
Cl ST – cluster stitch
YO – yarn over

In this short video I show and explain how to crochet a Cluster Stitch. (Written explanation following).

To work Cluster Stitch – YO, insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Cluster Stitch Messy Bun Crochet Hat Pattern, Size Child


Finished hat measures approx.:
6 in (15cm) top to bottom, 
8 in (20,5 cm) across, 
for head circumference 16 1/2 in (42cm)

Use Hook H
Round 1: SC 22 around a hair tie, join with Sl ST (22)

Round 2: CH3, *Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in next ST*, join with Sl ST (33)
Round 3: CH3, * Cl ST 2 times in next ST, Cl ST 1 time in each of next two stitches*, join with Sl ST (44)
Round 4: CH 3, Cl ST around, join with Sl ST (44)


Round 5 - 7: Repeat round 4 (44)

Round 8: Ribbing: Change hook to G, place marker, work * 2SC in first ST, 1SC in next ST in back loops*, do not join, continue working in spiral (66)
Round 9 - 15: SC in each ST around in back loops (66). Join with SL ST at the end of the last round. Fasten off, weave in ends.

For flower pattern please refer to this tutorial on my blog.

Enjoy! Lili

***Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***

Six Petal Flower Free Crochet Pattern and Photo Tutorial



Flower Crochet Pattern
Flower Crochet Pattern
This crochet flower is my to-go embellishment for crochet hats. Here is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make it:

Yarn used: Worsted weight yarn
Hook used: Hook H (5mm)

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
ST – stitch
SC – single crochet
DC - double crochet
Sl ST – slip stitch

Pattern:

Round 1: CH3, 6DC into the 2nd CH from hook, Sl ST to the 1st DC to join. (6)

Round 2: (Small petals):*CH2, 3DC into same ST, CH2, Sl ST to the same stitch, CH1, Sl ST to the next ST*. Repeat from * to * six times in total for six petals.


Round 3: (Foundation for next round of petals - work behind the petals): *CH3, Sl ST to the CH1 space of previous round*. Repeat from * to * six times in total.
Round 4: (Medium petals): *CH2, 5DC into same CH3-space, CH2, Sl ST to the same space, CH1, Sl ST to the next CH3-space*. Repeat from * to * six times in total for six petals.
Round 5: (Foundation for next round of petals - work behind the petals): *CH4, Sl ST to the CH1 space of previous round*. Repeat from * to * six times in total.
Round 6: (Large petals): *CH2, 6DC into same CH4-space, CH2, Sl ST to the same space, CH1, Sl ST to the next CH4-space*. Repeat from * to * six times in total for six petals. Weave in ends and leave a long tail for sewing the flower to hat.
Enjoy! Lili

***Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***